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Philadelphia Washington DC

Lowest Price
$11
Highest Price
$248
Daily Trains
59

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Schedule

2026-04-14
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
12:07am
44 Station Road
3:23am
Union Station
3h 16m
AMT
#658:175
$281 stop
12:11am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:06am
Union Station
1h 55m
USVTR
#55
$11Direct
12:31am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:20am
Union Station
1h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2171
$111Direct
1:23am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:23am
Union Station
2h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#175
$17Direct
8:40am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:54am
Union Station
2h 14m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$11Direct
8:40am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:35am
110 Callahan Dr
2h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#67
$32Direct
8:57am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:58am
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#151
$17Direct
8:57am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:48am
110 Callahan Dr
2h 51m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#151
$46Direct
10:25am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:26pm
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#111
$60Direct
10:31am
44 Station Road
1:06pm
Union Station
2h 35m
AMT
#640:181
$711 stop
10:31am
44 Station Road
1:44pm
Union Station
3h 13m
AMT
#640:89
$911 stop
10:31am
44 Station Road
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
6h 39m
AMT
#640:89
$921 stop
11:11am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:06pm
Union Station
1h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#181
$60Direct
11:32am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:44pm
Union Station
2h 12m
USPLM
#89
$80Direct
11:32am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
5h 38m
USPLM
#89
$81Direct
11:39am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:27pm
Union Station
1h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2107
$136Direct
12:01pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:55pm
Union Station
1h 54m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#113
$60Direct
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
$61Direct
1:05pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:16pm
Union Station
2h 11m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#183
$31Direct
1:17pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
2:58pm
Union Station
1h 41m
Amtrak Acela
#2109
$248Direct
1:50pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
3:45pm
Union Station
1h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#141
$80Direct
1:50pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:10pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 20m
AMT
#141:89
$671 stop
1:50pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 30m
AMT
#141:79
$671 stop
1:50pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:05pm
110 Callahan Dr
4h 15m
AMT
#141:41
$831 stop
2:55pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
4:57pm
Union Station
2h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#185
$31Direct
3:12pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
5:05pm
Union Station
1h 53m
Amtrak Acela
#2153
$111Direct
4:01pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:05pm
Union Station
2h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$43Direct
4:01pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:53pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 52m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#95
$61Direct
4:20pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:06pm
Union Station
1h 46m
Amtrak Acela
#2155
$89Direct
4:33pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:32pm
Union Station
1h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#119
$43Direct
5:07pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
7:11pm
Union Station
2h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#125
$31Direct
5:07pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:07pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#125
$81Direct
5:10pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
6:57pm
Union Station
1h 47m
Amtrak Acela
#2117
$111Direct
5:40pm
44 Station Road
8:25pm
Union Station
2h 45m
AMT
#650:171
$541 stop
5:40pm
44 Station Road
9:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 40m
AMT
#650:171
$721 stop
5:40pm
44 Station Road
11:41pm
110 Callahan Dr
6h 1m
AMT
#650:97
$921 stop
5:47pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
7:45pm
Union Station
1h 58m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#131
$43Direct
6:14pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:03pm
Union Station
1h 49m
Amtrak Acela
#2159
$136Direct
6:18pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
8:25pm
Union Station
2h 7m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$43Direct
6:18pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:20pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#171
$61Direct
7:27pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:12pm
Union Station
1h 45m
Amtrak Acela
#2121
$136Direct
7:29pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:25pm
Union Station
1h 56m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$43Direct
7:29pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:14pm
110 Callahan Dr
2h 45m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#93
$81Direct
7:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:47pm
Union Station
2h 9m
USCRS
#19
$80Direct
7:38pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:46pm
110 Callahan Dr
3h 8m
USCRS
#19
$81Direct
8:10pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
9:58pm
Union Station
1h 48m
Amtrak Acela
#2163
$136Direct
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
8:36pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
10:38pm
Union Station
2h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#85
$80Direct
8:41pm
44 Station Road
11:32pm
Union Station
2h 51m
AMT
#652:173
$541 stop
9:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
11:32pm
Union Station
2h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#173
$43Direct
10:00pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:02am
Union Station
2h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#129
$31Direct
10:06pm
44 Station Road
12:52am
Union Station
2h 46m
AMT
#654:193
$421 stop
10:09pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:05am
Union Station
1h 56m
Amtrak Acela
#2167
$136Direct
10:51pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
12:52am
Union Station
2h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#193
$31Direct
11:12pm
44 Station Road
1:58am
Union Station
2h 46m
AMT
#656:137
$221 stop
11:32pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:30am
Union Station
1h 58m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#197
$17Direct
11:58pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
1:58am
Union Station
2h 0m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#137
$11Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-14$112026-04-13
2026-04-13$172026-04-12
2026-04-12$172026-04-11
2026-04-11$452026-04-10

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About the Philadelphia to Washington DC Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Philadelphia to Washington DC currently range from $11 to $248, with 59 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include AMT, USVTR, Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional, USPLM, USCLN, USCRS, USSVS. The fastest trip takes 1h 41m, while the longest is 6h 39m.

Trains depart from 44 Station Road, 30th St Station - 2955 Market St 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 $11 to $248. 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 41 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

There are typically 59 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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