How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Washington start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Washington?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Washington is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Washington?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Washington departs at 00:04. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Washington?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Washington from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:38	30th Street Station	1h 58m	23:36	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:14	30th Street Station	1h 40m	10:54	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:36	30th Street Station	1h 55m	10:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:14	30th Street Station	1h 40m	10:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:36	30th Street Station	1h 55m	10:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	1h 59m	07:33	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:29	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	22:29	30th Street Station	1h 34m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:29	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	1h 43m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	1h 59m	07:33	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	1h 59m	07:33	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	22:29	30th Street Station	1h 34m	00:03	Union Station	Fastest
Train	00:04	30th Street Station	1h 47m	01:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	1h 43m	11:56	Union Station	No tags
Train	00:04	30th Street Station	1h 47m	01:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:11	30th Street Station	1h 56m	23:07	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	Fastest
Train	00:04	30th Street Station	1h 47m	01:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	00:04	30th Street Station	1h 47m	01:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:30	30th Street Station	1h 55m	21:25	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	1h 59m	07:33	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Washington on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	2h 9m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:43	30th Street Station	1h 41m	08:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	1h 59m	07:33	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

1h 56mAverage duration

122 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £65	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £466	Average duration1h 56m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers appreciate the on-time schedule, cleanliness, and clear announcements. However, some mention a lack of clear information about luggage policies onboard causing inconvenience.

Amtrak Philadelphia Washington recent customer reviews

I didn’t received the the QR code for confirmation about my reserve. For some moment the attendant told me I must leave the train to the next station. I was scared because it was dark in the morning. Terrible for me! I cried after! I had to call for the central, after call some email comes from in my box email.

Nubia F.

4 August 2025

I didn't receive clear information about the luggage policy while onboard, which caused some inconvenience. Thanks

Juan F.

13 March 2024

On time and everything cool

Mark M.

29 June 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Washington start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Washington?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Washington is 1h 56m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Washington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Washington departs at 00:04. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Washington?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£45

26/11

£45

Today

£14

28/11

£14

29/11

£45

30/11

£45

01/12

£22

02/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £450 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.