Traveling on Amtrak between New York City and Philadelphia? It’s an easy train trip under 1.5 hours, and there multiple trains each day. Here’s what you need to know.
Train Routes
The following Amtrak routes travel between the 30th Street Station and New York Penn Station. Acela is a high-speed train that offers a slightly faster travel time and more amenities than the other routes.
Trip Times
The shortest Amtrak trip time between New York City and Philly is about 1 hour and 15 minutes on the Acela. You’ll only spend 10 to 20 minutes longer on the train if you book a ticket on a different route, and you’ll likely save money as well. If you want meal service, then book a first class ticket on Acela Express.
Frequency
There are many weekday and weekend trains that travel between 30th Street Station and New York Penn Station, sometimes at a frequency of every 30 minutes or less. You can view schedules on Amtrak.com and also via Google Maps with the transit directions option.
More Information
Top photo: “30th Street Station, Philadelphia” by Billie Grace Ward, CC BY 2.0
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