Train Washington DC to Philadelphia, PA from $50 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Washington DC to Philadelphia, PA. 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 16m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: $50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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

2h 38m

$40–86

Washington DC to Philadelphia, PA train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

6:27 PM → 8:45 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 9:01 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
9:51 PM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:42 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:06 AM → 6:42 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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