The average train between Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia Bus Station 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 every 30 minutes between Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Bus Station is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Washington at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

6h 1m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change

6h 26m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington is 199.7 km. The road distance is 218 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.