The average train between Washington DC and Philadelphia takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Philadelphia. 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 Washington DC and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Washington DC to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Philadelphia is 199.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route.
