Amtrak to Philadelphia

Many regional and long-distance Amtrak trains stop in Philadelphia each day, making it one of the easiest cities to reach by train. Most passengers arrive at the historic 30th Street Station near downtown, but you can also choose the North Philadelphia Station if you are commuting on the Northeast Regional and Keystone Service trains.

In this guide, learn about Philadelphia Amtrak routes, get travel tips, and explore places to stay and things to do in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Philadelphia Amtrak Routes

Acela Express (East Coast)
Cardinal (Midwest)
Carolinian (South)
Crescent (South)
Keystone Service (PA/NJ/NY)
Northeast Regional (East Coast)
Palmetto (South)
Pennsylvanian
Silver Meteor (South)
Silver Star (South)
Vermonter (Northeast)

Travel Tips

Get discounts on area attractions with the Philadelphia CityPass.
You can transfer to SEPTA commuter trains inside the station; the Airport Line goes to the Philadelphia International Airport.
The Liberty Bell is about a 40-minute walk from the Amtrak station if you want to go for an urban hike, or hop on the subway or request an Uber or Lyft car.
A bikeshare station is just outside the station if you want to get around the city that way. Learn more about Indego, the bikeshare program.

Where to Stay

The following hotels are a short walk away from the 30th Street station: AKA University City Hotel, The Study at University City and Sheraton Philadelphia University City.

View the list of best places to stay in Philadelphia for more options. If you’re a first-time visitor, the best areas to stay within walking distance of attractions are Old City and Rittenhouse Square.

Things to Do

If you’re short on time, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are the must-see attractions in the city.
Attractions closest to the station are the Franklin Institute, Penn Museum, and the Schuylkill River Trail.
Philadelphia is a food city, and you can taste of variety of local specialties on a food tour and at Reading Terminal Market.
The Delaware River Waterfront is a fun place to visit. There are seasonal events and places to eat, drink, and relax.
There are many sightseeing tours by bus, foot, trolley, and other forms of transportation that make it easy to get an overview of the city and experience the unique culture.