The average train between Philadelphia and Hoboken Terminal takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to Hoboken Terminal. 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 Philadelphia and Hoboken Terminal. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hoboken Terminal at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Hoboken Terminal. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Hoboken Terminal station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Philadelphia to Hoboken Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Hoboken Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Hoboken Terminal is 129.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.