Washington to Philadelphia, PA Trains

Washington to Philadelphia, PA trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Philadelphia, PA takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington 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
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: $89
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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

1h 47m

$75–116

Washington to Philadelphia, PA train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Washington and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 PM → 7:12 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:13 PM → 8:13 PM
2h • 1 change
6:35 PM → 8:42 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:12 PM → 9:21 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:04 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:04 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:28 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:21 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:30 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:04 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:04 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Washington to Philadelphia, PA trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Washington to Philadelphia, PA train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 PM → 7:12 PM

6:13 PM → 8:13 PM

6:35 PM → 8:42 PM

7:12 PM → 9:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM

5:05 AM → 7:04 AM

5:55 AM → 7:43 AM

6:50 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM

5:05 AM → 7:04 AM

5:55 AM → 7:43 AM

6:50 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:41 AM

5:20 AM → 7:18 AM

6:40 AM → 8:28 AM

7:30 AM → 9:28 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:21 AM

6:13 AM → 8:16 AM

6:40 AM → 8:27 AM

7:30 AM → 9:30 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM

5:05 AM → 7:04 AM

5:55 AM → 7:43 AM

6:50 AM → 8:34 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:36 AM

5:05 AM → 7:04 AM

5:55 AM → 7:43 AM

6:50 AM → 8:34 AM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station

Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station

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