The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price on Oct 28
€17
Average ticket price on Oct 28
€99
Fastest journey on Oct 28
1 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
1 h 40 m
Trains on Oct 28
32
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 32 trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, including 32 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
56 Vermonter7:33 AM1h47Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:20 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€171One-way0 transfers
1162 Northeast Regional6:20 AM1h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:17 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€271One-way0 transfers
1124 Northeast Regional8:28 PM1h59Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:27 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€271One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM2h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:06 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€271One-way0 transfers
1128 Northeast Regional9:15 PM1h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:05 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€271One-way0 transfers
2106 Acela [NextGen]9:50 AM1h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:28 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€1381One-way0 transfers
2118 Acela [NextGen]2:55 PM1h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:34 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€2091One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela [NextGen]8:45 AM1h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:25 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€1681One-way0 transfers
2120 Acela [NextGen]3:55 PM1h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:36 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€1381One-way0 transfers
2114 Acela [NextGen]11:55 AM1h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:36 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA€2091One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday, October 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1160 Northeast Regional | 5:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 7:16 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 8:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 7:33 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 9:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h46 | 9:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1152 Northeast Regional | 8:22 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 10:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela [NextGen] | 8:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h40 | 10:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 9:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2106 Acela [NextGen] | 9:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h38 | 11:28 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1118 Northeast Regional | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 12:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Northeast Regional | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 12:25 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2152 Acela [NextGen] | 10:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 12:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1088 Northeast Regional | 11:27 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 1:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2114 Acela [NextGen] | 11:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 1:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1140 Northeast Regional | 12:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1194 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 3:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2116 Acela [NextGen] | 1:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 3:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1116 Northeast Regional | 2:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 4:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1156 Northeast Regional | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h07 | 4:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2118 Acela [NextGen] | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h39 | 4:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1168 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 5:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2120 Acela [NextGen] | 3:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 5:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1126 Northeast Regional | 3:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 5:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1146 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 6:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela [NextGen] | 4:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 6:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 5:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 7:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1142 Northeast Regional | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 7:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1138 Northeast Regional | 6:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 8:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 9:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1124 Northeast Regional | 8:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h59 | 10:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1128 Northeast Regional | 9:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 11:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h06 | 12:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Most Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Union Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Philadelphia, PA leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains from Washington, DC arrive at?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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