Trains from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia from $11

Amtrak

With transfers

1h 52m

From $11

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

1h 51m

From $11

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

1h 51m

From $11

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

1h 51m

From $17

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

1h 51m

From $28

Train - Operated by Amtrak

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Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$22
ONE-WAY FROM	$11
AVG TRAVEL TIME	1h 54m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak, Acela

The best round-trip train deal from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $22

The best one-way train deal from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $11

Average time it takes to travel by train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

There are 2 train companies servicing this route: Amtrak, Acela

Cheapest trains to Philadelphia

Washington, D.C. Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. AlexandriaWashington, D.C., 38.806503, -77.06233

Washington, D.C. LortonWashington, D.C., 38.70814, -77.22094

Washington, D.C. AberdeenWashington, D.C., 39.508446, -76.16326

Washington, D.C. FredericksburgWashington, D.C., 38.298412, -77.45721

Washington, D.C. New CarrolltonWashington, D.C., 38.94778, -76.871666

Washington, D.C. UnionWashington, D.C., 38.89731, -77.00626

Philadelphia Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Newark StationPhiladelphia, 39.669691, -75.753508

Philadelphia NorthPhiladelphia, 39.997289, -75.155199

Philadelphia TrentonPhiladelphia, 40.218334, -74.755

Philadelphia 30th Street StationPhiladelphia, 39.955833, -75.181944

Book round-trip train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Amtrak

Aug 2

10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union

2h 06m

12:06 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 3

4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 14

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 16

7:56 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 00m

9:56 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 14

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 21

7:53 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 06m

9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 30

9:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

11:01 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 31

4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 22

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 24

4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 29

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 31

4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$28

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Book one-way train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Jul 30

10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union

2h 06m

12:06 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$11

Amtrak

Aug 3

5:22 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 52m

7:14 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$11

Amtrak

Aug 8

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$11

Amtrak

Aug 13

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$11

Amtrak

Jul 31

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$17

Amtrak

Jul 25

5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

$28

Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Buses

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Choose the best way to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Buses

3h 00m

$10 one-way$20 round-trip

Nonstop · from $201 stop · from $20

Distance to downtown

US3147415 • 0.8 mi

21lb CO2

83% less than flights

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Trains

1h 51m

$11 one-way$22 round-trip

Nonstop · from $22

Distance to downtown

ZFV • 1.5 mi

34lb CO2

73% less than flights

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Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Trains

Flights

1h 01m

$83 one-way$168 round-trip

Nonstop · from $1791 stop · from $101

Distance to downtown

PHL • 7.0 mi

126lb CO2

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Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

How much does a train ticket from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia cost?

A ticket from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for this week starts from $11 one-way.

How long is the train ride from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 1h 30m train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 24m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Look into Acela, they have one of the quickest options available.

Which train companies operate between Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Ride to your destination comfortably on Amtrak and Acela. Consider Amtrak as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $22.

How far is Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia by train?

There are 123.7 mi between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. Most trains from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia will get there in 1h 30m.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Taking a train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia has a carbon footprint of about 33lb. The train has a smaller footprint by about 74% compared to flying this route (126lb). Buses to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. have a carbon footprint of 21lb on average.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

At 1h 02m, choosing to opt for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for this trip versus opting for a train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia or a bus from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia can save you time on travel.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

A bus from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $168, or consider a train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $22. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

Amtrak trains from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Our best Amtrak deals on Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia train tickets

Amtrak

Aug 2

ZWU10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union

2h 06m

ZFV12:06 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 3

ZFV4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

ZWU6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$22

Amtrak

Aug 29

ZWU5:00 amWashington, D.C. Union

1h 51m

ZFV6:51 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 31

ZFV4:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

ZWU6:29 amWashington, D.C. Union

$28

Amtrak

Jul 31

ZWU10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union

2h 06m

ZFV12:06 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Aug 7

ZFV5:37 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

2h 09m

ZWU7:46 amWashington, D.C. Union

$34