Philadelphia, PA to Washington trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Washington takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: $48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional

2h 19m

$38–83

Philadelphia, PA to Washington train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 11:09 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.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:25 PM → 2:27 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 2:52 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 3:58 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:54 AM
6h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington.

Launch map view

Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

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.

Operators