Philadelphia to Washington Metro trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Washington Metro takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Washington Metro. 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: 135 mi
Distance: $45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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

2h 8m

$39–82

Philadelphia to Washington Metro train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Washington Metro. 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 Metro 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 Monday, May 18, 2026

8:36 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:01 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Washington Metro? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Washington Metro.

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

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.

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