The average train between Penn St and Washington takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Penn St to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Penn St and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn St is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Clifton-Aldan and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penn St to Washington. However, there are services departing from Penn St station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Penn St to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Penn St to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Penn St and Washington is 188.8 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.