The average train between Raleigh and Philadelphia takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Philadelphia at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Raleigh to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Raleigh to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Raleigh and Philadelphia is 555.9 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 8h 14m.
