The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
38
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 38 trains that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia, PA every day 38 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 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
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.
170 Northeast Regional5:051h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£91One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional22:002h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0:0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£231One-way0 changes
198 Northeast Regional21:151h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC23:1330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£231One-way0 changes
56 Vermonter8:081h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:5830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£501One-way0 changes
186 Northeast Regional20:302h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:3030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£501One-way0 changes
2120 NextGen Acela17:051h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC18:4430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£931One-way0 changes
2108 NextGen Acela10:051h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1141One-way0 changes
2160 NextGen Acela14:501h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£931One-way0 changes
2150 Acela4:471h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:2830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£741One-way0 changes
2112 Acela11:501h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC13:3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 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 15m. 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 £241.
Distance: 199 km
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3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m 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
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2104 NextGen Acela | 7:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 9:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 7:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 9:37 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 9:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2154 Acela | 8:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 10:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 10:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 9:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h02 | 11:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h40 | 11:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h53 | 12:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 11:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h02 | 13:04 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2112 Acela | 11:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 13:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 11:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h59 | 13:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2158 NextGen Acela | 12:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 14:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 13:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h00 | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2116 NextGen Acela | 13:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 15:37 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 14:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 15:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2160 NextGen Acela | 14:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 16:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h59 | 16:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2118 NextGen Acela | 15:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 17:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 17:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 15:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 17:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 NextGen Acela | 16:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 18:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 17:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h53 | 18:53 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2120 NextGen Acela | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h39 | 18:44 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 18:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 20:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2124 NextGen Acela | 18:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 19:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 18:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 21:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 19:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 21:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2128 Acela | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 21:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 20:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h00 | 22:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 21:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 23:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h06 | 0:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
2150 Acela | 4:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 6:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 6:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 5:48 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 7:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 6:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h07 | 8:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2152 Acela | 6:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 8:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h59 | 9:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 32 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 43m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and 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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