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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.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£174
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£205
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
10 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
11 h 22 m
Trains on 09 Oct
7
Distance
476 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Niagara Falls, NY 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 Niagara Falls, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £205 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
To travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Philadelphia, PA you need to make at least one change.
280 · 2159 Acela
280 · 19
284 · 129
280 · 97
280 · 93
280 · 2159 Acela
284 · 129
284 · 2167 Acela
280 · 93
280 · 19Trains from Niagara Falls, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 476 km distance in 10h 3m.
Distance 476 km |
Average train duration 10h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 10h 3m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 21:24 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Niagara Falls, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
280 · 2159 Acela | 3:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 10h29 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 · 97 | 3:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 12h23 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 · 19 | 3:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 11h49 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 · 93 | 3:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 11h42 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
284 · 129 | 6:37 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 11h20 | 17:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
284 · 2155 Acela | 6:37 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 29h40 | 12:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
284 · 193 | 6:37 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 12h36 | 19:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
284 · 2167 Acela | 6:37 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 11h32 | 18:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
64 · 177 | 11:40 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 12h05 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
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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 Niagara Falls, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Niagara Falls Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Niagara Falls, NY and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Niagara Falls Station is 1 km from Niagara Falls city centre. Public transport options include:
Niagara Falls Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rainforest Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Niagara Falls Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Niagara Falls Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Niagara Falls Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Niagara Falls Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Niagara Falls Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Niagara Falls, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
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.
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