The cheapest and fastest trains from York, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York, PA 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 York, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 trains that leave York, PA for Philadelphia, PA on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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 York, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for York, PA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
640 Keystone Service | 10:23 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h22 | 11:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 11:09 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h31 | 12:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 12:03 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h30 | 1:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 2:23 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 3:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 5:34 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h23 | 6:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 8:33 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h25 | 9:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 9:43 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h33 | 11:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 10:53 PM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h25 | 12:18 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
620 Keystone Service | 1:22 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 2:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 2:42 AM Mount Joy Amtrak Station, Mount Joy, PA | 1h18 | 4:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from York, PA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: Amtrak from York, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between York, PA and Philadelphia, PA from $26 (€21). 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 York, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York, PA 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 York, PA 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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