The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Washington DC takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia, PA 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, PA and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Washington DC is 199.2 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.
