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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 54 trains from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA, including 52 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
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Trains from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA run on average 96 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 95 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 51m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 96 |
Direct trains 95 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 23:10 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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103 Northeast Regional | 8:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 10:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 Acela [NextGen] | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 10:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 10:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela [NextGen] | 10:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h14 | 11:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 10:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h26 | 11:37 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 12:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 11:45 New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h30 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2251 Acela [NextGen] | 11:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h14 | 13:04 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 12:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h21 | 13:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 12:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 13:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 14:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 14:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 15:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 14:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h18 | 16:07 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 14:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 15:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 16:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 15:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 17:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 15:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h19 | 17:14 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 16:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 17:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela [NextGen] | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h11 | 18:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 17:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h27 | 18:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 18:48 New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h47 | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 19:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h22 | 20:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 20:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 20:16 New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h19 | 22:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 21:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 22:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 22:16 New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h35 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 23:30 New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h21 | 1:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 0:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 1:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1109 Northeast Regional | 5:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 7:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 5:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 7:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h24 | 7:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2101 Acela [NextGen] | 6:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h12 | 8:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 6:57 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h28 | 8:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h43 | 8:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1111 Northeast Regional | 7:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h23 | 9:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 Acela [NextGen] | 8:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h12 | 9:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1153 Northeast Regional | 8:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h25 | 9:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most John F. Kennedy International Airport to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Penn Station to 30th Street Station station pair, with some services arriving at North Philadelphia. Use this guide to compare John F. Kennedy International Airport 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.
North Philadelphia is 5 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
North Philadelphia has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at North Philadelphia.
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