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District of Columbia to Philadelphia trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between District of Columbia and Philadelphia takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from District of Columbia 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 7m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
$52
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
2h 5m
$42–92

District of Columbia to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between District of Columbia and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from District of Columbia is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between District of Columbia, 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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