Washington DC to Philadelphia Train

United States — schedule, fares, journey time and live tracking

Distance
230 km
Journey time
1h 30m
Stops
3

Route Overview

🇺🇸 United States · 230 km · 1h 30m

8 stops
  1. Washington Union Station
    Washington DC
    06:05
  2. Baltimore Penn Station
    Baltimore
    06:48
    61 km
  3. Wilmington
    07:27
    144 km
  4. Philadelphia 30th Street Station
    Philadelphia
    08:02
    200 km
  5. Newark Penn Station
    Newark
    08:56
    310 km
  6. New York Penn Station
    New York
    09:24
    339 km
  7. Providence
    11:02
    535 km
  8. Boston South Station
    Boston
    11:48
    619 km

Trains on this Route

10 services
Special#Acela 2151
Acela New York–Washington
MTWTFSS
Special#Acela 2100
Acela Boston–Washington
MTWTFSS
Express#NER 167
Northeast Regional
MTWTFSS
Special#Amtrak 91
Silver Star
MTWTFSS
High-Speed#Acela 2151
Acela Boston-Washington
MTWTFSS
High-Speed#Acela2101
Amtrak Acela New York-Washington
MTWTFSS
Express#Amtrak175
Amtrak Northeast Regional Boston-Washington
MTWTFSS
Special#Amtrak 7
Empire Builder
MTWTFSS
Special#Amtrak 5
California Zephyr
MTWTFSS
Special#Amtrak 19
Crescent
MTWTFSS
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About Washington DC to Philadelphia Train

The Washington DC to Philadelphia train is a major United States rail service covering approximately 230 km with a journey time of 1h 30m. The route connects Washington DC and Philadelphia, passing through key urban and regional centres.

Tickets can be booked through Amtrak. Prices vary by class, seat availability and booking time — booking in advance is recommended for popular departure times and holiday periods.

At 230 km, the average speed on this route is approximately 153 km/h.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the train from Washington DC to Philadelphia take?
The journey from Washington DC to Philadelphia takes approximately 1h 30m. Times may vary by train type and stops en route. Always check the live schedule for current timings.
How far is Washington DC from Philadelphia by train?
The rail distance from Washington DC to Philadelphia is approximately 230 km.
How do I book a train ticket from Washington DC to Philadelphia?
Book tickets through Amtrak at https://www.amtrak.com. You can also buy at station ticket offices. Book in advance for the best prices.
Are there direct trains from Washington DC to Philadelphia?
Yes, direct trains include: Acela New York–Washington, Acela Boston–Washington, Northeast Regional.

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Route Details

OriginWashington DC
DestinationPhiladelphia
Distance230 km
Journey time1h 30m
Stops3
Country🇺🇸 United States