The average train between Philadelphia and Independence takes 32h 9m and the fastest train takes 32h 4m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia to Independence. 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 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Independence. The earliest departure is at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:07 PM which arrives into Independence at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 32h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Independence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Independence station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.
Philadelphia to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Independence Station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Independence is 1,650.9 km. The road distance is 2,336 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Independence Station via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 21m.