The average train between Philadelphia and Wheaton takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Philadelphia to Wheaton. 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 Wheaton. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Wheaton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Wheaton station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Philadelphia to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Wheaton is 191.4 km. The road distance is 233 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.