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The average train between Ballston–MU Station and Philadelphia takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Ballston–MU Station 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.

2h 31m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ballston–MU Station to Philadelphia train times

Trains run hourly between Ballston–MU Station and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballston–MU Station is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Ballston–MU Station, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

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.

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