The average train between Arlington County and Philadelphia takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Arlington County 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 County and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Arlington County is at 11:52 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Arlington County station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Arlington County and Philadelphia is 204.1 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.