Washington, DC to Philadelphia train
Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia
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Train schedule Washington, DC to Philadelphia
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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Philadelphia
Fastest Journey
1 h 36 m
Average
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
199 km
Of the 24 trains that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia
 | Distance | 123 miles |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 51 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £30 (€35) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Amtrak or Amtrak |
Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia cover the 123 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 51 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £30, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £23.
Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Washington, DC to Philadelphia
Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains will get you to Philadelphia from Washington, DC from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Washington, DC to Philadelphia.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia train information with Amtrak:
- Average Duration: 2 h 1 min
- Average Price: £23
- Amtrak frequency: 8 a day
Acela is the flagship high-speed train service from Amtrak, the main train operator of the United States. Acela high-speed trains operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela trains are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela trains have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
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