The average train between Arlington and Philadelphia takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Arlington 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 hourly between Arlington and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arlington is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Arlington station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Arlington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Arlington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Arlington and Philadelphia is 204.9 km. The road distance is 223 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.