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The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Washington DC takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC. 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 22m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
$345
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
2h 39m
$35–657

Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia, PA and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 18m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 18m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 18m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 18m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 18m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 10m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 27m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC? 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 DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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