Train Washington to Philadelphia, PA from $46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Philadelphia, PA takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. 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.

1h 57m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: $46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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

2h 3m

$39–82

Washington to Philadelphia, PA train times

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 12:16 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.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

4:25 PM → 6:27 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
5:25 PM → 7:27 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 8:12 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:57 PM → 10:01 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 9:47 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:00 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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