The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€85
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 30 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for New York, NY on Mon, Feb 23, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 23 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Mon, Feb 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
624 Keystone Service
650 Keystone Service
106 Northeast Regional
156 Northeast Regional
158 Northeast Regional
2252 Acela
2218 Acela
2222 Acela
126 Northeast Regional
648 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY 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 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 130 km
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday, February 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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160 Northeast Regional | 12:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 1:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 2:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 3:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 2:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 4:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 5:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 6:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 6:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 7:47 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 8:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 9:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 9:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 10:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 9:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h30 | 10:56 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2220 Acela | 10:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 11:57 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 10:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 12:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 11:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 12:46 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 23 | |||||
80 Carolinian | 12:04 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 1:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 12:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 1:54 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 12:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 2:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 1:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 2:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 4:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 2:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 4:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 4:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 5:34 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 8:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h46 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
144 Northeast Regional | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 12:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Greyhound trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY 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 Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
- 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
- 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
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