The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Washington takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia, PA 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 every 30 minutes between Philadelphia, PA and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Philadelphia, PA to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Washington is 199.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.
