The average train between Washington and Philadelphia takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington 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 every 30 minutes between Washington and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at Philadelphia station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
Washington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Washington to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia is 199.2 km. The road distance is 213 km.
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.
