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 regional Amtrak routes travel between the 30th Street Station and New York Penn Station: Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, Pennsylvanian and Vermonter. You’ll see all your train options when booking your tickets or planning your trip via Google Maps.
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. Trains depart Penn Station toward Philadelphia from approximately 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. If you are starting your trip in Philly, you can travel between approximately 5 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.
Amtrak Guide 