Philadelphia Travel Made Easy
Skip the Plane or Bus to Philadelphia for More Time
Skip the Plane or Bus to Philadelphia for More Time
Few cities in the United States offer the rich cultural history, vibrant life and almost endless arrays of attractions, restaurants, boutiques and hotels like Philadelphia. Fortunately Amtrak makes Philadelphia travel convenient, affordable and fun with short travel times, onboard WiFi and special discounts for certain travelers so you can spend your time and money enjoying the city. Skipping the bus or avoiding flights to Philadelphia has never made more sense.
Never Short on Things to Do in Philadelphia
Whether your travel to the City of Brotherly Love includes visiting the Philadelphia Art Museum, shopping along Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Square, attending pro or college sporting events like the Penn Relays or admiring the LOVE statue in John F. Kennedy Plaza, Amtrak trains deliver you right to the heart of the action. Trains to Philadelphia depart from stations centrally located in cities along the east coast with popular station stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, DE, New York and Boston. Trains arrive at historic Philadelphia - William H Gray III 30th Street Station with easy connections to SEPTA (Philadelphia's bus, light rail, regional rail and subway system) and New Jersey Transit, connecting to southern New Jersey destinations including Atlantic City.
Never Short on Things to Do in Philadelphia
Whether your travel to the City of Brotherly Love includes visiting the Philadelphia Art Museum, shopping along Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Square, attending pro or college sporting events like the Penn Relays or admiring the LOVE statue in John F. Kennedy Plaza, Amtrak trains deliver you right to the heart of the action. Trains to Philadelphia depart from stations centrally located in cities along the east coast with popular station stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, DE, New York and Boston. Trains arrive at historic Philadelphia - William H Gray III 30th Street Station with easy connections to SEPTA (Philadelphia's bus, light rail, regional rail and subway system) and New Jersey Transit, connecting to southern New Jersey destinations including Atlantic City.
William H Gray III 30th Street Station (PHL) is serviced by 10 Amtrak train routes with destinations as far south as Florida, as far north as Vermont and as far west as Chicago. Bring our Philadelphia Neighborhood Guide with you as you step off the train in the middle of the city. Within a mile of the station are numerous Philadelphia attractions. Along the Ben Franklin Parkway there is the Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Museum, the Rodin Museum and John F. Kennedy Plaza.
Also nearby is the Mütter Museum, a unique medical museum containing a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. A few blocks east, explore Reading Terminal Market, City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Chinatown, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. And just a short car drive north, you’ll find Boathouse Row, the Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount Park and the city’s award winning children’s Please Touch Museum at the historic Memorial Hall. The list of fun things to do in Philadelphia is endless.
Train travel into Philadelphia is filled with beauty. Grab some shut eye or get some work done in your wide, reclining seat. WiFi is available on most trains. No matter how you choose to spend the time, you’re sure to enjoy the scenery, amenities and various seating options Amtrak offers. Save time, protect the environment, travel comfortably and arrive relaxed — book your trip to Philadelphia on Amtrak today.
To visit your family and friends in North Philadelphia, you can take the Northeast Regional or Keystone Service train and get off at North Philadelphia Station (PHN).
| Popular Route | Amtrak | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Philadelphia | Less than 6 hours | 7 - 8 hours |
| New York City to Philadelphia | 1.25 hours | 2+ hours |
| Harrisburg to Philadelphia | 1.5 - 1.75 hours | 2+ hours |
| Baltimore to Philadelphia | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Washington, DC to Philadelphia | 1.5 - 2 hours | 3.5 hours |
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