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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Philadelphia takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 2m
Duration
335 mi
Distance
$499
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
7h 14m
$74–810

Reading to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak6h 40m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 38m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak6h 40m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 38m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak6h 40m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 38m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak6h 40m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 38m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak6h 40m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak Acela6h 38m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak7h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 334.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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