The average train between Ballston and Philadelphia takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ballston 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 Ballston and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballston is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Ballston station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Ballston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Ballston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Ballston and Philadelphia is 205.3 km. The road distance is 224 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.
