The average train between Philadelphia and Harpers Ferry takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Harpers Ferry. 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 3 times a day between Philadelphia and Harpers Ferry. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Harpers Ferry at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Harpers Ferry station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Philadelphia to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Harpers Ferry is 230.8 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 4h 22m.