The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond. 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 4 times a week between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 2:37 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Richmond station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond is 332.8 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 5h 57m.
