The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
34
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 £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 34 trains that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia, PA every day 33 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 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
160 Northeast Regional
162 Northeast Regional
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128 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
2226 Acela
2252 Acela
2254 Acela
2224 Acela
2222 AcelaTravel 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £273.
Distance: 199 km
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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, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 12:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 13:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 14:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 13:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 15:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 16:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
102 Northeast Regional | 14:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 16:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 16:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 17:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 17:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 18:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 19:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 18:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 20:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 18:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 20:53 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 21:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 21:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h37 | 21:37 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 20:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 22:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
122 Northeast Regional | 20:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h43 | 22:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
116 Northeast Regional | 21:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 22:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 23:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2222 Acela | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 23:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 00:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 00:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2224 Acela | 23:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 00:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 01:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
1108 Northeast Regional | 23:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h53 | 01:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
2226 Acela | 00:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 01:53 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
108 Northeast Regional | 00:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 02:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 02:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 01:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h03 | 03:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 04:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h06 | 05:06 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 1h 44m. 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 00:29, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 00:29 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA 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: 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
- 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
- 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
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