The average train between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 1h 57m. 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, PA. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA is 197.4 km. The road distance is 218 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.
