The average train between Washington and Philadelphia, PA takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Washington and Philadelphia, PA. 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, PA at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Washington to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia, PA is 199.2 km. The road distance is 215 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.
