The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
48
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 48 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for New York, NY every day 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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
66 Northeast Regional
654 Keystone Service
658 Keystone Service
642 Keystone Service
2150 Acela
2166 Acela
2168 Acela
2172 Acela
2108 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
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 coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £9.
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 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional | 08:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h46 | 10:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 11:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
630 Keystone Service | 11:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 12:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 13:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 13:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 14:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor | 14:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 16:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 15:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 16:37 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 15:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 16:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 16:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 17:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
102 Northeast Regional | 16:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 17:56 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 17:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 18:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 18:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 19:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 19:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 20:53 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 20:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 21:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 20:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 22:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 21:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 22:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 Acela | 21:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 22:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 22:04 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 23:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
122 Northeast Regional | 22:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h30 | 00:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 23:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 00:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2222 Acela | 23:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h16 | 00:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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80 Carolinian | 00:04 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 01:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 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 20m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and 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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