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Cheap train tickets from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Amtrak
169 Northeast Regional
01:17AM0h28
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
01:45AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$181One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
08:20AM0h29
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
08:49AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$271One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
51 Cardinal
07:42AM0h25
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
08:07AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
65 Northeast Regional
12:20AM0h29
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
12:49AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
123 Northeast Regional
10:41PM0h28
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
11:09PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$521One-way
0 transfers

Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
65 Northeast Regional
12:20AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h29 12:49AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
169 Northeast Regional
01:17AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 01:45AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
05:15AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h26 05:41AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
89 Palmetto
06:56AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h31 07:27AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
51 Cardinal
07:42AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h25 08:07AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
661 Keystone Service
07:57AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 08:25AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
08:20AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h29 08:49AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
153 Northeast Regional
09:03AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h27 09:30AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
103 Northeast Regional
09:44AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h32 10:16AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
663 Keystone Service
10:04AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h30 10:34AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
143 Northeast Regional
10:50AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 11:18AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
43 Pennsylvanian
11:44AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h31 12:15PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
91 Silver Star
12:00PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h33 12:33PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
157 Northeast Regional
01:03PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 01:31PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
105 Northeast Regional
01:22PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h29 01:51PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
145 Northeast Regional
01:51PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 02:19PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
665 Keystone Service
01:58PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 02:26PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
161 Northeast Regional
03:03PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h27 03:30PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
19 Crescent
03:18PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h30 03:48PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
87 Northeast Regional
04:04PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 04:32PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
667 Keystone Service
04:07PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h31 04:38PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
97 Silver Meteor
04:18PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h31 04:49PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
189 Northeast Regional
05:03PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 05:31PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
149 Northeast Regional
06:03PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h29 06:32PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
669 Keystone Service
06:08PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 06:36PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
135 Northeast Regional
07:03PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h30 07:33PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
107 Northeast Regional
07:21PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h31 07:52PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
57 Vermonter
07:57PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h27 08:24PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
671 Keystone Service
08:45PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h30 09:15PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
165 Northeast Regional
09:08PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 09:36PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
139 Northeast Regional
10:18PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 10:46PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
123 Northeast Regional
10:41PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ0h28 11:09PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA?

The best time to book your train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.

Fastest train times from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

25 m

Average

28 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

46 km

Of the 32 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak
51 Cardinal
07:42AM0h25
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
08:07AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$521One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
05:15AM0h26
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
05:41AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
161 Northeast Regional
03:03PM0h27
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
03:30PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1321One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
153 Northeast Regional
09:03AM0h27
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
09:30AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$881One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
57 Vermonter
07:57PM0h27
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
08:24PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1321One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

distanceDistance29 miles (46 km)
durationAverage train duration25 min
priceAverage train ticket price$16 (€13)
frequencyTrain frequency9 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 9 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesAmtrak or Amtrak Acela

Trains from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA cover the 29 miles (46 km) long journey taking on average 25 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $16 (€13), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $7 (€6).

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains

Find the best trains between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from $6 (€5). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train information:

  • Average Duration: 28 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • Amtrak frequency: 14 a day

Traveling by train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

The train connection between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of both cities. The journey typically takes around 30 minutes, making it an efficient choice for commuters and tourists alike. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, ensuring comfortable travel with amenities that cater to your needs. Whether you're heading to Philadelphia's historic sites or returning from a day in Trenton’s charming downtown area, you can enjoy scenic views along the way while traveling seamlessly between these two bustling urban centers.

Train Connection: Trenton to Philadelphia

The train connection between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA takes approximately 28 minutes. There are 15 direct connections available each day from the Trenton Transit Center in NJ to the 30th Street Station in PA.

Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

The first daily train journey departs from Trenton at 5:11 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to Philadelphia. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 11:29 PM, allowing late-night arrivals into the vibrant city of brotherly love.

Train Tickets Price for Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Trenton and Philadelphia is $10 (9€). The average ticket price typically hovers around $15 (14€), making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.

Exploring Philadelphia: A Journey Through History and Art

The Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of American independence, was originally cast in 1752 and has since become a powerful icon representing freedom and justice. Its famous crack serves as a reminder that even the most revered symbols can bear imperfections while still holding immense significance for our nation’s history. As you stand before this iconic bell, take a moment to reflect on its role in inspiring generations to fight for liberty.

Independence Hall is where the Founding Fathers gathered to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, making it one of America’s most historically significant buildings. This UNESCO World Heritage Site not only showcases stunning Georgian architecture but also embodies the spirit of democracy that shaped our nation’s future. Walking through these hallowed halls allows you to connect with pivotal moments in history that defined what it means to be free.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is renowned not just for its impressive collection spanning over 2,000 years but also for its striking neoclassical façade adorned by those iconic steps made famous by Rocky Balboa's triumphant run. Inside, you'll find masterpieces from artists like Van Gogh and Duchamp alongside contemporary works that challenge traditional boundaries—making it a vibrant hub for art lovers everywhere. Don’t forget to explore beyond just viewing; engage with interactive exhibits designed to deepen your appreciation for creativity across cultures!

FAQs: Trains from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA

FAQs: Travel by train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is $16 (€13); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train travel time is 25 min   for the 29 mile (46 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 4: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 11: 41 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 9 direct trains from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Philadelphia, PA. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.
When taking a train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, you can count on Amtrak or Amtrak Acela for the best way to get you to Philadelphia, PA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Philadelphia, PA from Trenton, NJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 41 PM.
A day trip to Philadelphia, PA from Trenton, NJ is worth doing with a journey time of 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is October.
Yes, you can take a train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA.

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