The average train between Madison and Philadelphia takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Madison and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Madison to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Madison to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Madison and Philadelphia is 262 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.