- Must visit
Historic Richmond Town
A large living-history museum and village with period homes, galleries, and gardens. Worth visiting for Staten Island history and varied exhibits.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$18
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 09
54 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
1 h
Trains on Oct 09
6
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY 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 Staten Island, NY will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 6 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.










Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY run on average 72 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 72 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 72 |
Direct trains 72 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:41 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h03 | 1:44 AM Staten Island, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:52 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 2:53 AM Staten Island, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:52 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h01 | 3:53 AM Staten Island, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A large living-history museum and village with period homes, galleries, and gardens. Worth visiting for Staten Island history and varied exhibits.
A broad cultural campus with contemporary art, a children’s museum, and landscaped grounds. Visit for exhibitions, events, and harbor-area history.
A branch of the Staten Island Museum focused on art and archival exhibitions. Worth visiting for changing shows in a historic waterfront setting.
A 2.5 mi waterfront promenade and fishing pier on Staten Island’s east shore. Worth visiting for sea breezes, skyline views, and easy walks.
A waterfront esplanade beside the ferry terminal with harbor views, memorials, and easy access to major North Shore attractions.
A hilltop park with sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and the harbor. It is a favorite for photos, sunsets, and watching the Staten Island Ferry.
Thin, crisp coal-oven pizza with charred crust, reflecting Staten Island's strong Italian-American traditions and old-school neighborhood pizzerias.
A tomato-and-mozzarella rice ball, breaded and fried. A classic Italian-American snack widely found in Staten Island delis, bakeries, and pizzerias.
Sesame bread stuffed with potatoes, onions, and spices. This Sicilian street food is a longtime favorite in Staten Island's Italian bakeries and homes.
Historic Staten Island bakery and cafe known for Italian pastries, cookies, bread, and coffee in a busy old-school atmosphere.
Beloved local pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, slices, and Italian-American favorites in a casual neighborhood setting.
Classic Italian restaurant known for hearty pasta, chops, and old-school dining rooms with a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for New York City. Lodging is often cheaper than Manhattan, but dining adds up. Transit is low-cost with the free ferry and standard MTA fares.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-$2 for coffee drinks or café service when tipping jars or table service are present.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY 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 Staten Island, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to Staten Island, NY trains use the 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Staten Island, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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