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Cheap train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Cheapest

€65

Average

€113

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:41PM5h10

Staples Mill Road Station

09:51PM30th Street Station

€651One-way

0 transfers

04:57PM7h09

Main Street Station

12:06AM30th Street Station

€881One-way

1 transfer

12:39PM4h56

Staples Mill Road Station

05:35PM30th Street Station

€1261One-way

0 transfers

05:55AM5h12

Main Street Station

11:07AM30th Street Station

€1441One-way

0 transfers

08:23AM4h53

Staples Mill Road Station

01:16PM30th Street Station

€1441One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Richmond to Philadelphia

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 23

Amtrak Northeast Regional

05:55AM5h12

Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station

11:07AMPhiladelphia

0 transfers

Amtrak Northeast Regional

09:42AM5h18

Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station

03:00PMPhiladelphia

0 transfers

Amtrak Northeast Regional

04:57PM5h26

Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station

10:23PMPhiladelphia

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Richmond to Philadelphia

	Distance	206 miles (332 km)
	Average train ticket price	$95 (€84)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Richmond to Philadelphia cover the 206 miles (332 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 18 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $95 (€84), but the average price of train tickets is $95 (€84).

Train providers: Amtrak from Richmond to Philadelphia trains

You can travel by train to Philadelphia from Richmond with Amtrak for as low as $95 (€84). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Philadelphia from Richmond, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Amtrak from Richmond to Philadelphia train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $95
Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

Trains from Richmond to Philadelphia

The train from Richmond to Philadelphia serves two unique cities. Richmond has a rich historical background and is one of America's oldest cities. It also hosts the former home of Jefferson Davis who was the Civil War Confederate president. The home is now a museum in Court End, a Richmond neighborhood known for its federal-style mansions. Philadelphia, on the other hand, is a regional business and transportation hub with a vast rail network serving different cities and states across the US. Both cities also host the headquarters of different Fortune 500 companies making them popular with business travelers. Richmond to Philadelphia trains cover a distance of about 206 miles (331 kilometers) and take over 5 hours on average. Amtrak, through its Northeast Regional line, has an average of two daily trains serving the two cities.

Which train companies travel from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Although Amtrak has different lines serving different cities across America, they operate the train from Richmond to Philadelphia on most of their lines. Travelers have the option to pay using currency or can use accumulated points for holders of the Amtrak credit card. The average travel time for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia is over 5 hours. Travelers on the Amtrak train from Richmond to Philadelphia have access to amenities including WiFi, carry-on baggage, and room to take a pet with them on the train.

How long is the train ride from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia is just under 6 hours on a typical day with an average travel time of 5 hours and 39 minutes for direct travel. For some of the longer journeys by train from Richmond to Philadelphia, the travel time varies and is dependent on the departure station. The Amtrak train from Richmond to Philadelphia leaves from two different locations - Main Street Station and Staples Mill Road Station. Some locations have connecting buses at Union Station in Chicago and Pittsburgh, King Street Station in Washington, and Sacramento Valley Station in Sacramento. Depending on the route taken and the departure station, travelers on some trains from Richmond to Philadelphia take more time on the way due to one of these bus connections. Some train rides take a couple of hours while others take more than a day from Richmond to Philadelphia.

How many trains are there from Richmond to Philadelphia?

On average, Amtrak operates an approximate minimum of about 10 Richmond to Philadelphia trains every day. This translates to well over 60 weekly trains serving the two cities. The schedule for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia is stretched out throughout the day with trains leaving approximately every 2 hours. However, mornings and evenings have more train departures. Most of the trains on this route depart from Richmond's Staples Mill Road Station with approximately seven out of the 10 trains on this route departing from the station. The other three start their journey from Richmond's Main Street Station. All trains serving Richmond to Philadelphia travel directly without any connections along the journey.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Departure station: The train from Richmond to Philadelphia starts its journey at Main Street Station or Staples Mill Road Station with the latter being the busiest. Staples Mill Road Station is only five miles (eight kilometers) north of Richmond's downtown and is Amtrak's primary rail station in Richmond. Travelers can access the rail station by taxis or the public bus operated by the Henrico County Government Center Shuttle. The station also has parking at a fee. The station is also accessible to persons with disabilities on its two island platforms and five tracks. The Main Street Station, on the other hand, is Amtrak's less busy train station in Richmond but with a rich historical significance. Main Street Station also serves as an office building and a hub for the buses operated by Greater Richmond Transit Company.

Arrival station: Richmond to Philadelphia trains terminate their journeys at two train stations - North Philadelphia Station and 30th Street Station. North Philadelphia Station features four island platforms, two low-level, and two high-level. Amtrak trains use the high-level island platforms and operate from the on-site North Philadelphia station that is today registered in the National Register of Historic Places. Travelers can get from North Philadelphia Station to the city center by bus from Line 31, taxi, or train on the approximately six mile (10 kilometer) journey depending on the means used. On the other hand, travelers can access the city center from 30th Street Station by taxi or the subway.

FAQs: Trains from Richmond to Philadelphia

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Cheap train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia can start from as little as $95 (€84) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Richmond to Philadelphia is $95 (€84); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Richmond to Philadelphia train travel time is 5 h 18 min for the 206 mile (332 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Richmond to Philadelphia leaves at 5: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Richmond to Philadelphia leaves at 5: 00 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Richmond to Philadelphia which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Richmond to Philadelphia, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Philadelphia. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Richmond to Philadelphia and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from Richmond to Philadelphia is January.

However, you have options as you can travel between Richmond and Philadelphia 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

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