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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Ballston takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to Ballston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
$38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway O / ...
2h 25m
$33–76

Philadelphia to Ballston train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and Ballston. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Ballston at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at New Carrollton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 33m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 33m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 29m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 34m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Ballston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 141.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Ballston. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform.

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