The average train between Washington and Elkins Park takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Washington to Elkins Park. 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 Washington and Elkins Park. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elkins Park at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 30Th Street Station and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Elkins Park. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Elkins Park station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Washington to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Washington and Elkins Park is 210.1 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.