The Amtrak New York to Philadelphia route operates 40 or more direct daily departures between the two cities, with trains running every 20 to 30 minutes during peak morning and evening from approximately 5:00 a.m. through 11:30 p.m. Two services cover the route, the Northeast Regional and the Acela, both running direct with no changes required. The average journey takes approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes, while the fastest Acela services complete it in as little as 1 hour and 3 minutes. Coach fares start from $19, with Business Class and First Class available on the Acela.
New York to Philadelphia on Amtrak
Both the Northeast Regional and Acela run along the Northeast Corridor. The corridor passes through Newark, Metropark, and Trenton en route, making those cities accessible as intermediate stops as well.
- Train Lines: Northeast Regional and Acela
- Distance: Approximately 81 miles (130 km)
- Frequency: 40+ daily departures; trains every 20-30 minutes during peak hours
- Departure Station: New York Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP), 351 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
- Arrival Station: Philadelphia William H. Gray III 30th Street Station (PHL), 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Amtrak New York to Philadelphia Train Schedule
The full New York-Philadelphia timetable includes approximately 40 to 50 daily departures across both Northeast Regional and Acela services.
New York to Philadelphia Train
| Amtrak Train | Days of Operation | Departure to Arrival Timings | Duration | Coach Prices | Business Class Prices | First Class Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 12:11 a.m. to 1:39 a.m. | 1 hour 28 minutes | $10 | $70 | Not offered |
| 111 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 4:50 a.m. to 6:21 a.m. | 1 hour 31 minutes | $15 | $70 | Not offered |
| 181 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 5:45 a.m. to 7:08 a.m. | 1 hour 23 minutes | $15 | $70 | Not offered |
| 113 Northeast Regional | Saturday and Sunday | 6:32 a.m. to 7:59 a.m. | 1 hour 27 minutes | $25 | $81 | Not offered |
| 183 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 7:25 a.m. to 8:57 a.m. | 1 hour 32 minutes | $48 | $96 | Not offered |
| 141 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 8:23 a.m. to 9:47 a.m. | 1 hour 24 minutes | $48 | $96 | Not offered |
| 185 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 9:25 a.m. to 10:52 a.m. | 1 hour 27 minutes | $34 | $81 | Not offered |
| 95 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 10:35 a.m. to 11:56 a.m. | 1 hour 21 minutes | $48 | $114 | Not offered |
| 131 Northeast Regional | Saturday and Sunday | 12:10 p.m. to 1:43 p.m. | 1 hour 33 minutes | $34 | $81 | Not offered |
| 171 Northeast Regional | Sunday | 12:40 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. | 1 hour 35 minutes | $34 | $137 | Not offered |
| 2103 Acela | Monday to Friday | 6:10 a.m. to 7:19 a.m. | 1 hour 9 minutes | Not offered | $49 | $159 |
| 2107 Acela | Monday to Friday | 7:35 a.m. to 8:41 a.m. | 1 hour 6 minutes | Not offered | $42 | $159 |
| 2109 Acela | Monday to Friday | 8:20 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. | 1 hour 9 minutes | Not offered | $42 | $159 |
| 2151 Acela | Monday to Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 10:08 a.m. | 1 hour 8 minutes | Not offered | $93 | $254 |
| 2113 Acela | Monday to Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. | 1 hour 8 minutes | Not offered | $93 | $186 |
| 2159 Acela | Monday to Friday | 1:02 p.m. to 2:11 p.m. | 1 hour 9 minutes | Not offered | $93 | $254 |
| 2115 Acela | Daily Service | 11:55 a.m. to 1:03 p.m. | 1 hour 8 minutes | Not offered | $52 | $159 |
Philadelphia to NYC Train
| Amtrak Train | Days of Operation | Departure to Arrival Timings | Duration | Coach Prices | Business Class Prices | First Class Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 3:25 a.m. to 5:11 a.m. | 1 hour 46 minutes | $25 | $114 | Not offered |
| 190 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 5:58 a.m. to 7:26 a.m. | 1 hour 28 minutes | $10 | $70 | Not offered |
| 110 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 6:47 a.m. to 8:08 a.m. | 1 hour 21 minutes | $15 | $70 | Not offered |
| 170 Northeast Regional | Saturday and Sunday | 6:58 a.m. to 8:27 a.m. | 1 hour 29 minutes | $48 | $96 | Not offered |
| 130 Northeast Regional | Saturday and Sunday | 8:34 a.m. to 10:02 a.m. | 1 hour 28 minutes | $68 | $114 | Not offered |
| 172 Northeast Regional | Sunday | 9:08 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | 1 hour 37 minutes | $68 | $114 | Not offered |
| 112 Northeast Regional | Saturday | 9:40 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. | 1 hour 34 minutes | $68 | $114 | Not offered |
| 86 Northeast Regional | Monday to Friday | 10:51 a.m. to 12:16 p.m. | 1 hour 25 minutes | $34 | $81 | Not offered |
| 182 Northeast Regional | Saturday and Sunday | 11:34 a.m. to 12:56 p.m. | 1 hour 22 minutes | $68 | $114 | Not offered |
| 174 Northeast Regional | Sunday | 12:33 p.m. to 2:14 p.m. | 1 hour 41 minutes | $68 | $137 | Not offered |
| 2150 Acela | Monday to Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 7:47 a.m. | 1 hour 17 minutes | Not offered | $42 | $159 |
| 2102 Acela | Monday to Friday | 7:36 a.m. to 8:54 a.m. | 1 hour 18 minutes | Not offered | $42 | $159 |
| 2152 Acela | Monday to Friday | 8:29 a.m. to 9:49 a.m. | 1 hour 20 minutes | Not offered | $52 | $159 |
| 2104 Acela | Monday to Friday | 9:13 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | 1 hour 17 minutes | Not offered | $93 | $186 |
| 2154 Acela | Saturday and Sunday | 10:13 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. | 1 hour 14 minutes | Not offered | $115 | $217 |
| 2108 Acela | Saturday and Sunday | 11:47 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. | 1 hour 18 minutes | Not offered | $93 | $254 |
| 2112 Acela | Monday to Friday | 1:33 p.m. to 2:53 p.m. | 1 hour 20 minutes | Not offered | $115 | $217 |
Cabin Classes on Amtrak New York to Philadelphia Train
The two available trains on the Amtrak New York to Philadelphia train offer coach, business class, and first class cabins, though on different fleets.
Northeast Regional: Amtrak Coach Class
Seats are arranged in modern cars with comfortable seating, legroom, and power outlets at most seats. Fold-down tray tables, reading lights, and overhead luggage racks are standard throughout. On a 70- to 100-minute journey, Coach on the Northeast Regional is an entirely appropriate cabin.
Northeast Regional: Amtrak Business Class
Business Class on the Northeast Regional offers a reserved, dedicated section with more personal space than Coach.
Northeast Regional: Quiet Car
The Northeast Regional includes a designated Quiet Car, typically at one end of the train. Passengers in the Quiet Car are asked to silence phones, avoid phone calls, and keep audio inaudible to others.
Acela: Amtrak Business Class
The base class on all Acela services. Seats are wider with more space than Northeast Regional Business Class, and at-seat meal and drink service is available from the cafe cart. The Next-Gen Acela trainsets are rolling out progressively through 2026, with a fully new interior and faster acceleration compared to the original Acela fleet.
Acela: Amtrak First Class
It is the premium cabin on the Acela, offering the widest seats on the train in a 1×2 configuration with a generous pitch. Passengers receive complimentary at-seat meal service, complimentary beverages, priority boarding, and access to the Acela Lounge at New York Moynihan Train Hall before departure. First Class tickets carry the cancellation terms of any Amtrak class.
Amtrak provides direct service between New York City and Philadelphia at multiple times daily. Passengers can utilize the official application to monitor train status and potential delays. Moreover, they can carry personal food and beverages, as a cafe car might not be available for this short journey, especially on the Northeast Regional trains.
FAQs
The average journey time is approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. The fastest Acela services complete the trip in approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. Northeast Regional trains typically take between 1 hour and 15 minutes and 1 hour and 40 minutes depending on intermediate stops.
Amtrak operates 40 or more direct daily departures between the two cities, with trains running every 20 to 30 minutes during peak morning and evening windows. Including both Northeast Regional and Acela, approximately 40 to 50 services run in each direction on a typical weekday.
Coach fares start from $19 on the Northeast Regional on Amtrak from New York to Philadelphia.
Trains depart from New York Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP). In Philadelphia, trains arrive at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station (PHL).
The route on Amtrak from New York to Philadelphia is approximately 81 miles (130 km) by rail.
Yes, as carry-on. Checked baggage service is not available on the Northeast Regional or the Acela on this route. All luggage must be carried on board and stored in overhead racks.
