Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Philadelphia to Reading?

Accepted Answer

Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Philadelphia to Reading.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Philadelphia to Reading. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Philadelphia to Reading?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Philadelphia to Reading.  The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Philadelphia to Reading?

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Over the past month, a train ticket between Philadelphia and Reading cost TRY 453.96, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. By booking ahead of time, it's possible to find tickets at this price point or even lower!

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Reading?

Accepted Answer

Trains leave the station in Philadelphia twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Reading with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Reading to Philadelphia.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Reading?

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The distance between Philadelphia and Reading is approximately 48 miles, or 78 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  1 hour  45 minutes,  As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Philadelphia at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 10

Where is the train station in Reading?

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Reading has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in Philadelphia?

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There is one train station in Philadelphia.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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The average price of train tickets from Philadelphia to Reading is pretty stable year-round. However, we still suggest buying your train tickets at least 48 hours prior to departure to avoid unexpected price hikes and the possibility of the train being sold out.

Question 13

Monthly avg. prices

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Taking the train from Philadelphia to Reading usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around  whenever you decide to travel.

Question 14

Need a return trip from Reading to Philadelphia?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.