Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Mar 15

Cheapest price

€25

Average price

€166

Fastest journey

1 h 11 m

Average duration

1 h 17 m

Trains per day

25

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, 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 Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast trains

Of the 25 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Philadelphia, PA on Sun, Mar 15, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Mar 15 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .

On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.

Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
12:25AM1h26
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:51AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak607 Keystone Service
05:50AM1h28
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:18AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak109 Northeast Regional
05:35AM1h28
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:03AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
481One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak89 Palmetto
06:02AM1h24
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:26AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
681One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak79 Carolinian
07:04AM1h45
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:49AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
891One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 133 km

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€15

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€16

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2h 11m

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1h 41m

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30m

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2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

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Live departures

Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA train times

The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:02 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak153 Northeast Regional12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h25
1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak103 Northeast Regional12:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
2:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak155 Northeast Regional1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h30
2:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak143 Northeast Regional1:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
3:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2249 Acela2:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h14
3:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak127 Northeast Regional2:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
3:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak43 Pennsylvanian2:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h23
4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak195 Northeast Regional3:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h21
4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak147 Northeast Regional4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h25
6:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak99 Northeast Regional5:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h24
6:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak19 Crescent6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h31
7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak161 Northeast Regional6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak97 Silver Meteor6:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h35
8:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak649 Keystone Service6:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
8:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak87 Northeast Regional7:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak651 Keystone Service7:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
9:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak163 Northeast Regional8:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
9:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2255 Acela9:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h11
10:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak159 Northeast Regional9:03 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
10:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak135 Northeast Regional10:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
11:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak655 Keystone Service10:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h24
11:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak57 Vermonter11:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h22
12:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak107 Northeast Regional11:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h23
12:33 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
Sunday, March 15
amtrak165 Northeast Regional12:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h34
1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak167 Northeast Regional1:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h30
2:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak65 Northeast Regional3:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
4:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak169 Northeast Regional4:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h26
5:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak109 Northeast Regional9:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
11:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak607 Keystone Service9:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h28
11:18 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak89 Palmetto10:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h24
11:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak51 Cardinal10:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h27
12:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2201 Acela10:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h12
12:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak661 Keystone Service11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h25
12:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak79 Carolinian11:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h45
12:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect
amtrak101 Northeast Regional11:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY
1h23
1:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA0 transfersDirect

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Amtrak as well as Amtrak Acela offer trains services from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Distance
133 km
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Trains per day
42
Direct trains
42
Fastest train
1h 20m
First train
00:10
Last train
23:35
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9

Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€10
Amtrak frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

Amtrak Acela

About
Amtrak Acela is the flagship high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. Running along the Northeast Corridor, Acela connects major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Providence, and Boston. It is the fastest train service in the U.S., reaching speeds of up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose between Business Class and First Class. Both offer seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting, conference tables, and large tray tables, with spacious seating and extra legroom. Business Class includes complimentary snacks and beverages, while First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to premium lounges. Food and drinks are also available for purchase at Café Acela. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–New York City, New York City–Boston, and Philadelphia–Washington, D.C.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
€500
Amtrak Acela frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Coach Class: Not included, can be purchased. Business/First Class: Included
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is 1h 20m to travel the 133 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 11:35 PM.
Yes,there are 42 direct trains a day from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA. You can choose between Amtrak Acela. Amtrak Acela trains take around 1h 6m
When taking a train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA, you can count on Amtrak, Amtrak Acela for the best way to get you to Philadelphia, PA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Penn Station, New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Philadelphia, PA from Penn Station, New York, NY is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Penn Station, New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.

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Popular train stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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The major train station for departures in New York is Penn Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Penn Station for your trip from New York to Philadelphia.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Hotel
Hotel
  • The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
  • Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
  • Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Public transit options for Penn Station
  • 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

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