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Shortest travel time:
1 h 37 m
Longest travel time:
2 h 9 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$46
Avg. daily departures:
37
Earliest departure:
04:45
Latest departure:
21:32
Philadelphia
Philadelphia train station
30th Street Station
2955 Market Street (PA) , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
224 km
Washington
Washington train station
Washington Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue , NE Washington, DC United States, United States

Philadelphia to Washington Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Philadelphia to Washington is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 2 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 37 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Philadelphia to Washington boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Philadelphia to Washington is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Philadelphia to Washington Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
1 hrs 37 min
2 hrs 9 min
04:45
11:11
13
Afternoon trains
1 hrs 41 min
2 hrs 9 min
12:02
17:34
16
Evening trains
1 hrs 45 min
2 hrs 0 min
18:03
19:54
6
Night trains
1 hrs 41 min
1 hrs 56 min
21:13
21:32
2

Trains on Philadelphia - Washington Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Amtrak
Acela
High-speed train
1 hrs 37 min
$129
12
Amtrak
Silver meteor
Intercity train
2 hrs 5 min
$187
1
Amtrak
Northeast Regional
High-speed train
1 hrs 47 min
$46
21
Amtrak
Cardinal
Intercity train
1 hrs 54 min
$187
1
Amtrak
Carolinian
Intercity train
1 hrs 53 min
$199
1
Amtrak
Crescent
Intercity train
2 hrs 9 min
$187
1
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