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WAS — PHL
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
Tue 9/26

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Amtrak
With transfers
1h 50m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 51m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 56m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 51m
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With transfers
1h 51m
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With transfers
2h 06m
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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

$20

ONE-WAY FROM

$11

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 59m

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 $20
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

Washington, D.C. Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Washington, D.C.
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. AlexandriaWashington, D.C., 38.806503, -77.06233
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
Oct 6
12:05 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 8
7:33 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 57m
9:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Oct 3
6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union
2h 06m
8:06 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 5
2:49 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
2h 03m
4:52 amWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Oct 28
1:25 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
3:16 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 28
5:38 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 58m
7:36 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Sep 28
12:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 56m
1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 1
9:52 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
2h 10m
12:02 amWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Sep 28
12:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 56m
1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 2
3:55 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
2h 07m
6:02 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Sep 26
12:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 56m
1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Sep 27
9:52 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
2h 10m
12:02 amWashington, D.C. Union

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
Mar 24
5:15 pmWashington, D.C. Union
1h 50m
7:05 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
Oct 21
1:25 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
3:16 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
Oct 1
1:20 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 56m
3:16 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
Oct 8
1:25 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
3:16 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
Oct 8
1:25 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
3:16 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Amtrak
Oct 21
6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Union
2h 06m
8:06 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

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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. At $85 on average, one-way train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia are best booked early to save more on your trip.

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

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 1h 36m train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 23m. 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 $20.

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 36m.

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 63% compared to flying this route (88lb). 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 03m, 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 $89, or consider a train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $20. 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
Oct 6
ZWU12:05 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
ZFV1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 8
ZFV7:33 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 57m
ZWU9:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Oct 2
ZWU12:05 amWashington, D.C. Union
1h 51m
ZFV1:56 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Oct 3
ZFV9:52 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
2h 10m
ZWU12:02 amWashington, D.C. Union

Popular train routes to Philadelphia

Most frequently searched train routes to Philadelphia, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Philadelphia from New York
Fastest travel time0h 34m
Cheapest price$21
Trains to Philadelphia from Boston
Fastest travel time4h 56m
Cheapest price$68
Trains to Philadelphia from Richmond
Fastest travel time4h 34m
Cheapest price$48
Trains to Philadelphia from Providence
Fastest travel time4h 18m
Cheapest price$62
Trains to Philadelphia from New Haven
Fastest travel time3h 17m
Cheapest price$44
Trains to Philadelphia from Baltimore
Fastest travel time1h 08m
Cheapest price$11
Trains to Philadelphia from Orlando
Fastest travel time20h 12m
Cheapest price$73
Trains to Philadelphia from Chicago
Fastest travel time25h 56m
Cheapest price$174
Trains to Philadelphia from Miami
Fastest travel time25h 38m
Cheapest price$258
Trains to Philadelphia from Charlotte
Fastest travel time10h 45m
Cheapest price$205
Trains to Philadelphia from Jacksonville
Fastest travel time16h 37m
Cheapest price$311

Other train routes from Washington, D.C.

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Washington, D.C. to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Washington, D.C. to New York
Fastest travel time2h 56m
Cheapest price$41
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Boston
Fastest travel time6h 49m
Cheapest price$73
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Providence
Fastest travel time6h 04m
Cheapest price$72
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore
Fastest travel time0h 22m
Cheapest price$11
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland
Fastest travel time10h 48m
Cheapest price$174
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte
Fastest travel time8h 00m
Cheapest price$184
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Cincinnati
Fastest travel time14h 32m
Cheapest price$171
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Fastest travel time17h 40m
Cheapest price$233
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Fayetteville
Fastest travel time5h 53m
Cheapest price$199
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Charlottesville
Fastest travel time2h 17m
Cheapest price$112

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