The average train between Philadelphia and Arlington County takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia to Arlington County. 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 and Arlington County. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Arlington County at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Arlington County station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Philadelphia to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Arlington County is 204.1 km. The road distance is 225 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.