The average train between Philadelphia and Washington, DC takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes 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 11:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Washington, DC station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
Philadelphia to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Washington, DC is 196.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.
