Find train tickets from Philadelphia to New York

Amtrak from Philadelphia to New York has two travel classes: regular and Acela. Regular class fares are more affordable than Acela class.  Acela, the faster of the two options, is mainly used by business travelers because it offers more seat space, personal outlets, reading lights, and USB ports. Regular class travelers can reserve seats with better views and curtains, along with ample legroom and adjustable reading lights.

Amtrak offers free Wi-Fi on trains traveling from Philadelphia to New York. The Wi-Fi network has enough bandwidth for passengers onboard to support general web browsing activities, but it will not sustain high-bandwidth online activities like downloading large files or streaming music and videos.

Travelers can bring along their small dogs or cats on Amtrak trains. However, Acela Express trains do not allow pets onboard on weekends and holidays, and some trains do not allow pets at all. On Amtrak trains, pets must be under 20 pounds. A passenger can only bring one pet, which must be at least eight weeks old.

Amtrak trains offer café service, where travelers can purchase a variety of meals, drinks, and snacks. Customers in all travel classes can take advantage of quick service from the café, which offers wide tables and comfortable seats where travelers can enjoy a meal with friends or new acquaintances. The menu varies by route; long-distance trains have more comprehensive meal plans, while short-distance trains have more snacks than meals.

The train journey from Philadelphia to New York takes 1h 26m on average and covers a distance of 82 miles.

Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.