The average train between Hoboken Terminal and Philadelphia takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Hoboken Terminal 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 hourly between Hoboken Terminal and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoboken Terminal is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hoboken Terminal to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Terminal station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Hoboken Terminal to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Hoboken Terminal to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Hoboken Terminal and Philadelphia is 129.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.