Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:08pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 23m	8:31pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:34pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:58am	Staples Mill Road	5h 6m	11:04am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:58am	Staples Mill Road	5h 6m	11:04am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:19pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 1m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:19pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 1m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:13pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	8:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 16m	9:08am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:34pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 16m	9:08am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:58am	Staples Mill Road	5h 6m	11:04am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:58am	Staples Mill Road	5h 6m	11:04am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:19pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 1m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:19pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 1m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:13pm	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	8:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:41pm	Staples Mill Road	5h 13m	9:54pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:06am	Staples Mill Road	4h 52m	3:58pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:52am	Staples Mill Road	5h 28m	9:20am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:54am	Staples Mill Road	4h 53m	10:47am	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just R$175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

5h 16mAverage Duration

330 kmDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR$200 - R$849	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR$175 - R$2,573	Average Duration5h 16m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,480 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 6480 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R$175

Amtrak Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Convenient from point A to point B, and reasonably priced.

Tina W.

July 18, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start at R$175. The average price for this train route is around R$337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Richmond to Philadelphia takes 5h 16m and covers 330 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Richmond to Philadelphia departs at 3:52am. The latest train departs at 6:21pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-09

R$330

09-10

R$408

Today

R$675

09-12

R$408

09-13

R$581

09-14

R$408

09-15

R$330

09-16

R$330

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Sep 9, 2026 with a price of R$330

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R$330 to R$3,113 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R$330 which is on 2026-09-15.