The average train between Philadelphia and Washington Metro takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly 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 11:24 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Washington Metro. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Washington Metro station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Philadelphia to Washington Metro train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Washington Metro train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Washington Metro is 198.5 km. The road distance is 218 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.