The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
39
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 $158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $32.
Of the 39 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC every day 39 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.
137 Northeast Regional7:58 PM2h0030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 changes
55 Vermonter8:11 PM1h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:06 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 changes
181 Northeast Regional7:11 AM1h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 changes
151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM2h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 changes
67 Northeast Regional4:40 AM2h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 changes
2121 NextGen Acela3:27 PM1h4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1261One-way0 changes
2107 NextGen Acela8:43 AM1h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:30 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2811One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela12:13 PM1h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1541One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela2:13 PM1h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2811One-way0 changes
2115 NA1:05 PM1h4830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:53 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2351One-way0 changes
Travel 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $325.
Distance: 199 km
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$35 Average Price | $30 Average Price Cheapest | $494 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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, Tuesday, 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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173 Northeast Regional | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 6:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h01 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 NextGen Acela | 7:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 8:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h58 | 9:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 7:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 8:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 10:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 9:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 4:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h14 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 4:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h01 | 6:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 6:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h01 | 8:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 7:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 9:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 NextGen Acela | 7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 9:11 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h12 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 8:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 9:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
51 Cardinal | 8:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 10:14 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela | 8:43 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h11 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h11 | 11:16 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 9:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 10:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2113 NextGen Acela | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h51 | 1:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 12:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 12:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 2:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 NA | 1:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 2:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h58 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 2:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h07 | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2121 NextGen Acela | 3:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 5:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 3:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 4:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 6:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 4:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 34 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 34m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC from $12. 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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