The average train between Philadelphia and Union takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to Union. 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 Union. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Union at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Union. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Union station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Philadelphia to Union train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Union train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Union is 112.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.