The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington DC takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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 hourly between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington DC. 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 DC at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 2h 50m. 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 DC. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington DC is 188.3 km. The road distance is 232 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.
