The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 49 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Mon, Dec 15, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
111 Northeast Regional
169 Northeast Regional
607 Keystone Service
181 Northeast Regional
645 Keystone Service
2117 Acela
2107 Acela
2167 Acela
2163 Acela
2151 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 134 km
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1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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89 Palmetto | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 11:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
661 Keystone Service | 12:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 1:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 1:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 2:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 3:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 Acela | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 3:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 3:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 4:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
121 Northeast Regional | 3:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 4:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 3:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 5:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 5:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 6:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2263 Acela | 5:21 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 6:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
105 Northeast Regional | 5:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 6:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 5:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 7:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 6:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 7:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 Acela | 6:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h10 | 7:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 7:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 9:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 9:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 10:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 10:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 11:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 10:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
669 Keystone Service | 10:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h19 | 11:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 11:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 12:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2257 Acela | 11:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h08 | 12:18 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 11:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 12:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
57 Vermonter | 12:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 1:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 1:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 2:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2275 Acela | 2:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h07 | 3:27 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 2:22 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 3:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
123 Northeast Regional | 2:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h20 | 4:09 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 4:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 5:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
637 Keystone Service | 4:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 6:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 6:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from €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 Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
- 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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