Philadelphia to Florida by train

The Silver Meteor is the Philadelphia to Florida route. It’s an easy overnight trip with a departure from the 30th Street Station in downtown Philly. As a bonus, trains have WiFi and are often on time as they originate in New York City (just three stops away). Read on to view FAQ and get travel tips.

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How much is the ticket?

Coach seats are the cheapest ticket option. Prices range from just over $100 one way to $400. Distance traveled impacts the cost, so a ticket to Jacksonville will be cheaper than to Miami. You can also save money if you travel on a weekday and buy your ticket a few weeks (or more) in advance.

Roomettes and bedrooms are also available at an extra cost. These private accommodations include meals, coffee and other beverages. Roomette prices range from $500 to $900 one way and expect to pay $1,000-$1,500 for a bedroom.

Note that tickets are more expensive during spring break and last week of the year due to demand.

How long is the ride?

Jacksonville is the first Amtrak stop in Florida. Travel time from Philadelphia is 16.5 hours on the Silver Meteor. In comparison, drive time without traffic is 12.5 hours. If Orlando is your destination, plan on 20 hours onboard the train. Note that if you are trying to reach Tampa, you’ll have to transfer to the Floridian train (in most cases this will be in Washington D.C.).

Visit Amtrak.com and click “Book” in the navigation bar to enter your start and end cities to view your travel options and get travel times.