The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington. 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 hourly between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington is 188.3 km. The road distance is 228 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.