The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 29 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
151 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
153 Northeast Regional
51 Cardinal
2275 Acela
2271 Acela
2207 Acela
2255 Acela
139 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £263.
Distance: 199 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £333 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 09:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 11:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 10:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 12:33 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 12:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h57 | 14:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2201 Acela | 13:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 14:54 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 13:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 15:31 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 14:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 16:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 14:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h57 | 16:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 17:16 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 15:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 17:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h41 | 17:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 16:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 19:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 19:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 21:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 19:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 21:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 20:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 22:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 20:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 21:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h05 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 21:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 23:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 22:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h57 | 00:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 23:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 00:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 23:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 01:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 January | |||||
135 Northeast Regional | 00:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 00:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 02:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 01:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 03:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 00:29 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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