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The average train between Philadelphia and Ballston takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Ballston. 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 3 hours between Philadelphia and Ballston. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Ballston at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at New Carrollton Amtrak Station 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 Philadelphia to Ballston. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Philadelphia to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Ballston is 205.3 km. The road distance is 227 km.
There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Ballston. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform.
