Train Philadelphia to Washington DC from $46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Washington DC takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to Washington DC. 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 5m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: $46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional

2h 19m

$40–85

Philadelphia to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:38 PM → 5:56 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 6:02 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 6:32 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 6:44 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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