Question 1

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

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 Reading to Philadelphia.

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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Trains from Reading to Philadelphia are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Reading to Philadelphia?

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

Question 5

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

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Over the past month, a train ticket between Reading and Philadelphia cost $14.00, 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 Reading to Philadelphia?

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Trains leave the station in Reading twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Reading.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Reading to Philadelphia?

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The distance between Reading and Philadelphia is approximately 48 miles, or 78 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes  2 hours  and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  2 hours,  Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Reading at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 Philadelphia?

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Philadelphia has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in Reading?

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There is one train station in Reading.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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The price of train trips from Reading to Philadelphia doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.

Question 13

Monthly avg. prices

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The price of a train ticket from Reading to Philadelphia remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost  throughout the year.

Question 14

Need a return trip from Philadelphia to Reading?

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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.