How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start at $45. The average price for this train route is around $89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Richmond takes 5h 24m and covers 329 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.

Train Philadelphia to Richmond from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on April 2
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
12:01pm	30th Street Station	4h 46m	4:47pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
12:01pm	30th Street Station	4h 46m	4:47pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on April 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
4:36pm	30th Street Station	4h 29m	9:05pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
4:40am	30th Street Station	4h 49m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
8:58am	30th Street Station	6h 17m	3:15pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on April 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:34pm	30th Street Station	4h 41m	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
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 April 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20am	30th Street Station	10h 55m	3:15pm	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
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 April 6
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
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
8:58am	30th Street Station	6h 17m	3:15pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on April 7
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
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	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 April 8
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
7:32am	30th Street Station	7h 21m	2:53pm	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 3:26 PM 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 $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $221	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $428	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,782 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5782 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $45

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, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at $45. The average price for this train route is around $89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Richmond takes 5h 24m and covers 329 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 4:20am. The latest train departs at 4:36pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03-30

$107

03-31

$87

Today

$299

04-02

$205

04-03

$245

04-04

$153

04-05

$109

04-06

$177

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Mar 31, 2026 with a price of $87

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 $87 to $838 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 $109 which is on 2026-04-05.