The average train between Pennsylvania and Washington DC takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Pennsylvania 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Pennsylvania and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changes


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2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


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2h 21m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Pennsylvania to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Pennsylvania to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Washington DC is 238.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.