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Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 22 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:49	30th Street Station	4h 26m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 23 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:49	30th Street Station	4h 26m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:59	30th Street Station	6h 16m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 24 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:49	30th Street Station	4h 26m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:11	30th Street Station	5h 46m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:34	30th Street Station	7h 19m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 25 July
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
16:36	30th Street Station	4h 39m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
08:58	30th Street Station	6h 17m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
08:58	30th Street Station	6h 17m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:38	30th Street Station	4h 53m	15:31	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 26 July
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	30th Street Station	10h 55m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
16:36	30th Street Station	4h 39m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
08:58	30th Street Station	6h 17m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
08:58	30th Street Station	6h 17m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 27 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 28 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	09:50	30th Street Station	4h 25m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	07:32	30th Street Station	7h 21m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	5h 47m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

5h 45mAverage duration

207 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCA$54 - CA$269	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCA$47 - CA$662	Average duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,844 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5844 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 CA$47

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.

13 June 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

12 February 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from CA$47. The average price for this train route is around CA$95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 24m, covering a distance of 204 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 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 04:20. And the latest train departs at 16:36.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

18/07

CA$158

19/07

CA$182

Today

CA$182

21/07

CA$158

22/07

CA$110

23/07

CA$110

24/07

CA$158

25/07

CA$158

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 22 Jul 2026 with a price of CA$110

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 CA$110 to CA$854 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 CA$110, which is on 2026-07-22.