The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
13 h 46 m
Average duration
13 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
854 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Greenville, SC on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 854 km distance in an average of 13 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 46 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 13 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:38 PM13h46Philadelphia, PA10:24 AMGreenville, SC$1391One-way0 transfers
8:38 PM13h46Philadelphia, PA10:24 AMGreenville, SC$1391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 530 miles (854 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$246 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $418 Average price |
14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC:
A bus is $119 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC costing on average $246 (€196).
A bus is $290 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC costing on average $418 (€333).
Other travel options to Greenville, SC take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Train takes on average 13h 36m.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:38 PM Philadelphia, PA | 13h46 | 10:24 AM Greenville, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $138 (€110) but you can travel from only $97 (€77) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:23, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 530 miles (854 km) distance in 13h 46m.
Distance 530 miles (854 km) |
Average train duration 13h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $138 (€110) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 46m |
First train 2:23 AM |
Last train 3:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Greenville, SC from $97 (€77). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenville, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Greenville, SC
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Soby's
- Larkin's on the River
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance.
- $1.00
- The Westin Poinsett, Greenville
- Courtyard Greenville Downtown
- Hyatt Regency Greenville
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single platform for Amtrak services and a waiting area.
- Bus: Greenlink Transit Route 3
- Taxi services available
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