The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL
Cheapest price
$212
Average price
$219
Fastest journey
17 h 9 m
Average duration
18 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL will cost around $219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $212.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Jacksonville, FL on Tue, Feb 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct trains cover the 1221 km distance in an average of 18 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 9 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest trains will take 20 h 42 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, and a flight costs an average of $186.
Distance: 758 miles (1221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$307 Average price | $208 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price |
18h 31m Average total duration 18h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 19m Average total duration 18h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL trains for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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97 Silver Meteor | 9:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 17h12 | 2:24 PM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Tuesday, February 24 | ||||||
![]() | 2:50 PM Philadelphia, PA | 20h42 | 11:32 AM Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
This is the last train of the day. | ||||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 18h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $129 (€103) but you can travel from only $124 (€99) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:44, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 758 miles (1221 km) distance in 17h 9m.
Distance 758 miles (1221 km) |
Average train duration 18h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $129 (€103) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 17h 9m |
First train 09:44 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Jacksonville, FL from $124 (€99). 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 Jacksonville, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL
- 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
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
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