The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 38 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Penn Station, New York, NY on Sat, Apr 04, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
66 Northeast Regional3:22 AM1h4930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$121One-way0 transfers
150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM1h2530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:40 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$191One-way0 transfers
128 Northeast Regional11:18 PM1h2630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:44 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$591One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent4:14 PM1h3430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:48 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$831One-way0 transfers
146 Northeast Regional6:19 PM1h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$831One-way0 transfers
2216 NextGen Acela3:42 PM1h1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:54 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1101One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela12:39 PM1h1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:51 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2041One-way0 transfers
2218 Acela4:38 PM1h1630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:54 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1661One-way0 transfers
2214 NextGen Acela1:40 PM1h1630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:56 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2041One-way0 transfers
126 Northeast Regional5:41 PM1h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:04 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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84 Northeast Regional | 5:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 6:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 5:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 7:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 6:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 7:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 Acela | 6:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 7:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 7:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 8:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 7:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 8:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2168 Acela | 7:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 8:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 9:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 8:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 10:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 8:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 10:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 9:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h37 | 10:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 9:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 10:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 9:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 11:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 11:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 10:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 12:12 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 11:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h30 | 12:31 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 11:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 12:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 11:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 12:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 11:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 1:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
2124 Acela | 12:04 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h16 | 1:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 12:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 1:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 12:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h42 | 2:17 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 12:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 2:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 NextGen Acela | 12:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 1:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 1:12 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 2:38 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 1:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 3:14 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 1:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 3:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
624 Keystone Service | 3:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 4:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 3:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h30 | 4:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 9:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 9:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 10:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
144 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 11:48 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 11:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 12:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 12:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 1:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 1:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 2:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service | 1:22 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 2:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 1:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 2:58 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 2:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 3:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 2:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 3:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
662 Keystone Service | 2:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h33 | 4:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 4:48 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
664 Keystone Service | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 4:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 4:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 5:29 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 4:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 5:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Penn Station, New York, NY from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from 30th Street Station, PA to Penn Station, NY
The train connection between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA, and Penn Station in New York City is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of both cities. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, allowing passengers to enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, it's easy to plan your journey whether you're heading for business or leisure.
Train Connection: 30th Street Station, PA to Penn Station, NY
The train connection between 30th Street Station in Pennsylvania and Penn Station in New York operates with a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes. There are a total of 17 connections per day available for travelers. This route is direct, providing convenient travel without the need for transfers.
Train Connection: 30th Street Station, PA to Penn Station, NY
The first daily journey departs from 30th Street Station at 11:00 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to New York City. The last train of the day leaves Penn Station at 11:40 PM, allowing late-night arrivals into Pennsylvania's vibrant city life.
Train Tickets Price for 30th Street Station, PA to Penn Station, NY
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between 30th Street Station in Pennsylvania and Penn Station in New York is $15 (13.5€). The average ticket price typically hovers around $37 (33.3€), making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Penn Station, New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Penn Station, New York, NY
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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