The cheapest and fastest trains from Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Towson, MD 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 Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 3 trains that leave Towson, MD for Philadelphia, PA on Fri, Feb 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 and train for Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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€41 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:44 PM Towson, MD | 1h11 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
![]() | 9:28 AM Towson, MD | 1h03 | 10:31 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Towson, MD | 1h12 | 10:51 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Towson, MD | 1h12 | 1:01 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 22:51 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Towson, MD and Philadelphia, PA from $24 (€19). 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 Towson, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Towson, MD 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 Towson, MD 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
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