Raleigh to Philadelphia Trains

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Duration	8h 6m
Distance	401.3 miles
Average price	$85
Frequency	2/day

Trip overview

Train

Raleigh

Philadelphia

The average train between Raleigh and Philadelphia takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Raleigh 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.

Train via Washington

Raleigh Union Station
Washington Union Station
Philadelphia

7h 47m

$75 - $162

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Raleigh to Philadelphia train times

Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 08:45 in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 which arrives into Philadelphia at 18:30. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Amtrak

Departing Thursday, January 28, 2021

Departing Friday, January 29, 2021

Departing Saturday, January 30, 2021

Departing Sunday, January 31, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Philadelphia?

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Is there a direct train between Raleigh and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at 30th Street Train Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

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How far is it from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

The distance between Raleigh and Philadelphia is 347 miles. The road distance is 401.3 miles.

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Where do I catch the Raleigh to Philadelphia train from?

Raleigh to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.

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Where does the Raleigh to Philadelphia train arrive?

Raleigh to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Train Station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Philadelphia. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Raleigh and Philadelphia?

You can take a train from Raleigh to Philadelphia via Washington Union Station in around 7h 47m.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

5h 53m

Frequency

Twice daily

Estimated price

$45 - $65

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.