The cheapest and fastest trains from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paoli, PA for Washington, DC every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paoli, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 185 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £304 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Paoli, PA and Washington, DC from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paoli, PA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paoli, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paoli, PA and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several spots for daily and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- The Airdrie at Paoli Station
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a main entrance with access to platforms for Amtrak and SEPTA services.
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Paoli/Thorndale Line
- Bus: SEPTA Bus Route 204
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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