l need to find a train from philadelphia to new york city. preferably on a weekday and leaving early in the morning.. 10 points to the most informative answer. thank you!

If it is tomorrow, you can take the 630 AM Acela for $93, the 650 AM, 700 AM or 725 AM Regional for $87, the 730 AM Acela for $139, the 830 AM regional for $77. All trains take about 1 hour and 15 minutes plus or minus ten minutes so the Acela makes no sense for a trip that short.

On the other hand, if you can plan a little in advance the fares will come down a bit. For instance the 700 AM Regional goes to $45, the 830 AM Regional goes to $64.

There are two approaches.

Amtrak Acella Express is good, but limited service and expesive.

Slowest way will be to take SEPTA R-7 to Trenton. Buy ticket at window/ticket vending machine to avoid $2 surcharge. $8

When SEPTA R-7 pulls into last stop, Trenton and if you see NJ Transit there, do not get on until you get ticket from NJ Transit ticket machine $21.50 to NYC Penn Station.