How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Baltimore start from R 138. The average price for this train route is around R 467. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Baltimore is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Baltimore route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 73 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Baltimore departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 22:48.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Baltimore from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 1 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:30	30th Street Station	1h 10m	20:40	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	20:11	30th Street Station	1h 9m	21:20	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	18:51	30th Street Station	1h 17m	20:08	Penn Station	No tags
Train	20:31	30th Street Station	1h 11m	21:42	Penn Station	No tags
Train	18:51	30th Street Station	1h 17m	20:08	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	1h 9m	08:48	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	1h 11m	06:08	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:11	30th Street Station	1h 9m	21:20	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	1h 9m	08:48	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:35	30th Street Station	1h 13m	18:48	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	1h 4m	11:17	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 16m	05:36	Penn Station	No tags
Train	08:10	30th Street Station	1h 9m	09:19	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 16m	05:36	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	1h 11m	06:08	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	11:16	30th Street Station	1h 3m	12:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 16m	05:36	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	1h 4m	11:17	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	1h 16m	05:36	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 6 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:31	30th Street Station	1h 11m	21:42	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	1h 9m	08:48	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 7 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	1h 11m	06:08	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	1h 9m	08:48	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Baltimore on 8 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	30th Street Station	1h 2m	10:19	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	04:40	30th Street Station	1h 22m	06:02	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	1h 9m	08:48	Penn Station	No tags
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	1h 11m	06:08	Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:21 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 1 hour 16 minutes and with fares starting at just R 138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

73train per day

1h 16mAverage duration

143 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 224 - R 1 179	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 138 - R 6 254	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 781 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences about their trips, highlighting the efficiency and speed of the ride. They appreciated the smooth and quiet journey with exceptionally comfortable seats, contributing to an overall enjoyable travel experience. Despite a slight delay mentioned in one review, travelers found their journeys pleasant and satisfying.

Amtrak Philadelphia Baltimore recent customer reviews

It was a slight delay. Overall it was a good experience. I had a nice seat. I was comfortable

Takisha B.

5 July 2025

I loved the ease of it all, the ride was smooth and quiet! The seats were exceptionally soft and comfortable!! I had a wonderful experience!!

Kimberly R.

15 January 2024

Severely overpriced for the service provided though the service was appropriate for the circumstances.

Zachary R.

12 June 2022

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Baltimore start from R 138. The average price for this train route is around R 467. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Baltimore is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 143 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Baltimore route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 73 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Baltimore departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 22:48.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/03

R 637

31/03

R 190

Today

R 844

02/04

R 293

03/04

R 190

04/04

R 844

05/04

R 104

06/04

R 1 360

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore was searched and found on 05 Apr 2026 with a price of R 104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 104 to R 9 584 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 104, which is on 2026-04-05.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.