How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from R 527. The average price for this train route is around R 1 086. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 24m, covering a distance of 204 miles (329 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Richmond at 4:15am. And the latest train departs at 4:39pm.

Train Philadelphia to Richmond from R 490 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:07pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	6:16pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
4:36pm	30th Street Station	4h 29m	9:05pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
1:07pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	6:16pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
3:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 51m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
3:29pm	30th Street Station	4h 51m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:36pm	30th Street Station	4h 29m	9:05pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	30th Street Station	5h 40m	9:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	2:45pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	7:18pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	2:45pm	30th Street Station	4h 33m	7:18pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	5h 44m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	4:20am	30th Street Station	4h 43m	9:03am	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on May 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	4h 25m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	5h 47m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:53 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 624, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

207 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR 624 - R 3 478	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR 527 - R 5 521	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,801 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5801 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 527

Amtrak Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

A/C was out in Business class Mentally ill woman sat in Business Class & cursed & carried on til she fell asleep Delayed an hr waiting for police

Melissa K.

June 13, 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

February 12, 2025

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, 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 Philadelphia to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from R 527. The average price for this train route is around R 1 086. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 24m, covering a distance of 204 miles (329 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Richmond at 4:15am. And the latest train departs at 4:39pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/11

R 1 266

05/12

R 1 806

Today

R 1 266

05/14

R 1 266

05/15

R 2 092

05/16

R 1 046

05/17

R 658

05/18

R 1 806

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on May 17, 2026 with a price of R 658

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

You can expect to pay from R 658 to R 9 937 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 658 which is on 2026-05-17.