The cheapest and fastest trains from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Staten Island, NY for Philadelphia, PA on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
5:44 AM0h55Staten Island, NY6:39 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
5:27 AM0h53Staten Island, NY6:20 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
11:01 AM1h07Staten Island, NY12:08 PMPhiladelphia, PA$131One-way0 transfers
5:27 AM0h53Staten Island, NY6:20 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
5:44 AM0h55Staten Island, NY6:39 AMPhiladelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
11:01 AM1h07Staten Island, NY12:08 PMPhiladelphia, PA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $69 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 26m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $33 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:41 AM Staten Island, NY | 1h10 | 5:51 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 71 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 53m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Staten Island, NY and Philadelphia, PA from $12 (€10). 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 Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Staten Island, NY to Philadelphia, PA
- 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
Most popular train connections from Staten Island, NY
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