The average train between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights. 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 Capitol Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Capitol Heights at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at New Carrollton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights is 191.5 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 40m.