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Philadelphia Museum of Art
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Troy, 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 Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Troy, NY for Philadelphia, PA on Tue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 332 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 7 h 35 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $316.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $90.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $428.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
230 Empire Service · 141 Northeast Regional | 5:00 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h47 | 9:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
232 Empire Service+ 2151 NextGen Acela | 5:55 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h13 | 10:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
234 Empire Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 6:50 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h06 | 11:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
236 Empire Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 8:15 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h45 | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 9:21 AM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h44 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional | 9:21 AM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h03 | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 9:21 AM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h10 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 9:21 AM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 4h50 | 2:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 10:05 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h00 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 93 Northeast Regional | 10:05 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h19 | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 10:05 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h26 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
280 Empire Service+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 10:05 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h06 | 2:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
240 Empire Service · 85 Northeast Regional | 11:19 AM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h09 | 4:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
238 Empire Service+ 2115 NextGen Acela | 12:00 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 25h03 | 1:03 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 12:17 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h56 | 7:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 12:17 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 5h40 | 5:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 12:17 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 5h52 | 6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service+ 2155 NextGen Acela | 12:17 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 24h00 | 12:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 137 Northeast Regional | 1:11 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h41 | 7:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 655 Keystone Service | 1:11 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h49 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 193 Northeast Regional | 1:11 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h02 | 7:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h53 | 7:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h37 | 5:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 1:20 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h49 | 6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 137 Northeast Regional | 1:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h03 | 7:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 655 Keystone Service | 1:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h11 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 193 Northeast Regional | 1:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h24 | 7:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional | 2:21 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 9h24 | 11:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 657 Keystone Service | 2:21 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 7h34 | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 657 Keystone Service | 4:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h45 | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional | 4:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 7h35 | 11:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
244 Empire Service · 175 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 4h49 | 9:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional | 5:39 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h06 | 11:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 5:39 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 7h12 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional | 6:38 PM Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY | 6h13 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional | 6:40 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h05 | 11:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 6:40 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 6h11 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY | 5h16 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 9:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Hands-on science museum for all ages, known for interactive exhibits and the giant walk-through heart near the Parkway.
Celebrated collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern works in an intimate gallery setting on the Parkway.
Historic district packed with foundational sites, cobblestone streets, and museums. The best base for first-time visitors.
Beloved park atop a hill with skyline views, trails, and the Rocky Steps approach. Great for walking and photography.
Walkable district of rowhouses, boutiques, and small parks. A classic local neighborhood for architecture and relaxed city strolling.
A long roll packed with thin-sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia's signature street and comfort food.
A soft pretzel with a distinct figure-eight twist and chewy texture. Sold by street vendors and bakeries, it is a classic Philadelphia snack.
A roast pork sandwich with garlicky pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe. Many locals consider it the city's best traditional sandwich.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant by Chef Marc Vetri, known for refined Italian tasting menus and one of Philadelphia's top culinary experiences.
Historic roast pork and cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia, known for hearty sandwiches and a no-frills local atmosphere.
Beloved local chain specializing in water ice and frozen custard. It is a go-to stop for a classic Philadelphia summer dessert.
Moderate for a major US city. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but dining and transit are often cheaper than New York or Washington.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or cafe order if service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Troy, 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.

Most Troy, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Albany-Rensselaer Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Troy, NY and Philadelphia, PA 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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