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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Washington DC takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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.

2h 10m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
$339
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
2h 18m
$33–636

Philadelphia to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Philadelphia and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 136.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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