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Trip Overview

The average train between Downingtown and Washington DC takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Downingtown to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
$351
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 16m
$40–671

Downingtown to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Downingtown and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downingtown is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 40m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 3m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 53m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downingtown to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Washington DC via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 16m.

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