The average train between Richmond and Philadelphia takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond 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 twice daily between Richmond and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Richmond to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
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The distance between Richmond and Philadelphia is 332.8 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 4h 59m.
