The average train between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Capitol Heights at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at New Carrollton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Capitol Heights station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
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 220 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 1h 40m.