The average train between Arlington, VA and Philadelphia takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Arlington, VA 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 every 30 minutes between Arlington, VA and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arlington, VA is at 11:56 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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arlington, VA to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Arlington, VA station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Arlington, VA to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Arlington, VA to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Arlington, VA and Philadelphia is 201.5 km. The road distance is 220 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.
