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Philadelphia → Washington DC

Lowest Price
$43
Highest Price
$204
Daily Trains
64

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Schedule

2026-04-11
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
12:26am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:32am
Union Station
2h 6m
USVTR
#57
$138Direct
12:37am
44 Station Road
3:40am
Union Station
3h 3m
AMT
#674:165
$941 stop
1:37am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:28am
Union Station
1h 51m
Amtrak Acela
#2259
$89Direct
1:38am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:40am
Union Station
2h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#165
$80Direct
8:20am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:29am
Union Station
2h 9m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#65
$80Direct
8:20am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:15am
110 Callahan Dr
2h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#65
$81Direct
8:20am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
9h 0m
AMT
#65:79
$1081 stop
8:57am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:58am
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#151
$80Direct
8:57am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:48am
110 Callahan Dr
2h 51m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#151
$81Direct
11:06am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:05pm
Union Station
1h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#109
$109Direct
11:32am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:44pm
Union Station
2h 12m
USPLM
#89
$204Direct
11:32am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 38m
USPLM
#89
$204Direct
12:10pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:58pm
Union Station
1h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2201
$111Direct
12:54pm
44 Station Road
3:32pm
Union Station
2h 38m
AMT
#660:153
$1231 stop
12:54pm
44 Station Road
4:39pm
Union Station
3h 45m
AMT
#660:155
$1231 stop
12:54pm
44 Station Road
5:26pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 32m
AMT
#660:155
$1241 stop
12:58pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:09pm
Union Station
2h 11m
USCLN
#79
$120Direct
12:58pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 22m
USCLN
#79
$204Direct
1:14pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:03pm
Union Station
1h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2203
$111Direct
1:17pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:16pm
Union Station
1h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#101
$109Direct
1:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:32pm
Union Station
1h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#153
$109Direct
1:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 37m
AMT
#153:89
$1371 stop
1:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 47m
AMT
#153:79
$1371 stop
2:03pm
44 Station Road
4:39pm
Union Station
2h 36m
AMT
#662:155
$1231 stop
2:03pm
44 Station Road
5:24pm
Union Station
3h 21m
AMT
#662:143
$1231 stop
2:03pm
44 Station Road
5:26pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 23m
AMT
#662:155
$1241 stop
2:13pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:56pm
Union Station
1h 43m
Amtrak Acela
#2205
$111Direct
2:20pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:20pm
Union Station
2h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#103
$80Direct
2:20pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 45m
AMT
#103:41
$1201 stop
2:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:39pm
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#155
$109Direct
2:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:26pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 48m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#155
$110Direct
2:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 27m
AMT
#155:41
$1491 stop
3:18pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:04pm
Union Station
1h 46m
Amtrak Acela
#2249
$111Direct
3:20pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:24pm
Union Station
2h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#143
$109Direct
3:37pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:41pm
Union Station
2h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#127
$60Direct
4:29pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:29pm
Union Station
2h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#195
$80Direct
4:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:23pm
Union Station
1h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2271
$111Direct
4:54pm
44 Station Road
8:18pm
Union Station
3h 24m
AMT
#666:147
$1231 stop
4:54pm
44 Station Road
8:41pm
Union Station
3h 47m
AMT
#666:99
$1231 stop
4:54pm
44 Station Road
9:15pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 21m
AMT
#666:147
$1241 stop
4:54pm
44 Station Road
9:25pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 31m
AMT
#666:99
$1241 stop
4:54pm
44 Station Road
9:47pm
Union Station
4h 53m
AMT
#666:19
$1231 stop
4:54pm
44 Station Road
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 52m
AMT
#666:19
$1241 stop
6:22pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:18pm
Union Station
1h 56m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$109Direct
6:22pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:15pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 53m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#147
$110Direct
6:45pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:41pm
Union Station
1h 56m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#99
$109Direct
6:45pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:25pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 40m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#99
$110Direct
7:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:33pm
Union Station
1h 58m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161
$109Direct
7:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 39m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#161:87
$1171 stop
7:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 6m
AMT
#161:97
$1331 stop
7:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:47pm
Union Station
2h 9m
USCRS
#19
$109Direct
7:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 8m
USCRS
#19
$110Direct
7:41pm
44 Station Road
11:36pm
Union Station
3h 55m
AMT
#670:163
$571 stop
7:41pm
44 Station Road
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 0m
AMT
#670:97
$951 stop
8:15pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:24pm
Union Station
2h 9m
USSVS
#97
$109Direct
8:15pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 26m
USSVS
#97
$81Direct
8:34pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:28pm
Union Station
1h 54m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$138Direct
8:34pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 40m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#87
$139Direct
9:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:36pm
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#163
$43Direct
10:13pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:02am
Union Station
1h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2255
$89Direct
10:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:43am
Union Station
2h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#159
$43Direct
10:37pm
44 Station Road
1:41am
Union Station
3h 4m
AMT
#672:135
$941 stop
11:35pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:41am
Union Station
2h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#135
$80Direct
11:56pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:54am
Union Station
1h 58m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#107
$80Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-11$432026-04-10

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About the Philadelphia to Washington DC Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Philadelphia to Washington DC currently range from $43 to $204, with 64 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include USVTR, AMT, Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional, USPLM, USCLN, USCRS, USSVS. The fastest trip takes 1h 43m, while the longest is 9h 0m.

Trains depart from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, 44 Station Road and arrive at Union Station, 110 Callahan Dr.

Tips for Finding Cheap Philadelphia to Washington DC Train Tickets

  • Book early — Amtrak fares generally increase as the travel date approaches. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead often yields the best prices.
  • Be flexible with dates — Midweek travel (Tuesday-Thursday) is typically cheaper than weekends and holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Philadelphia to Washington DC cost?

Fares currently range from $43 to $204. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

The fastest train takes about 1 hours and 43 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

There are typically 64 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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