Train Philadelphia to George Washington University from $45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and George Washington University takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to George Washington University. 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 29m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: $45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...

2h 6m

$37–83

Philadelphia to George Washington University train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and George Washington University. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:38 PM which arrives into George Washington University at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at New Carrollton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:38 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
2h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:20 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:56 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:08 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:56 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 41m • 1 change

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