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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Metro and Philadelphia takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington Metro 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.

2h 6m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
$87
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Washington Metro to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Washington Metro and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Metro is at 9:51 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 49m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 1m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 5m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 18m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 50m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela4h 20m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 54m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 1m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 5m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 18m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 50m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 18m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 50m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 18m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 50m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela1h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Metro to Philadelphia? 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.

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  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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