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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Philadelphia start from £10. 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 Washington to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Washington to Philadelphia is 1h 51m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Washington to Philadelphia departs at 04:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Which is the best train operator from Washington to Philadelphia?

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 Washington to Philadelphia?

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 Washington to Philadelphia?

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 Washington to Philadelphia?

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 Washington to Philadelphia from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:25	Union Station	1h 55m	19:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Union Station	1h 35m	16:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:50	Union Station	1h 40m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:20	Union Station	1h 33m	20:53	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:50	Union Station	1h 40m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:20	Union Station	1h 57m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	2h 6m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 30m	07:30	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	2h 6m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 30m	07:30	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	2h 6m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 30m	07:30	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 30m	07:30	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	2h 6m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 30m	07:30	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 50m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 35m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:20	Union Station	2h 3m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Union Station	1h 35m	16:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:50	Union Station	1h 40m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:25	Union Station	1h 51m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

3h 45mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £97	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £987	Average duration1h 51m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak is praised for its punctuality, comfortable seating, and friendly staff across several reviews. Users appreciate the clean environment and spaciousness of the trains. However, some travelers noted issues such as bumpy rides and inconsistent updates on departure status. Additionally, there were concerns about minimal instructions during boarding at certain stations.

Amtrak Washington Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The train was very bumpy It arrived on time However the conductor didnt call out the stops and someone missed their stop and was upset

Jackie B.

27 July 2025

The trip was faster than the stated time despite delay in departure time. The cabins didn't smell nice.

Adebukola O.

23 March 2025

The ride is as quick. I felt I was lost when boarding. Minimum instructions and the staff at dc station was not friendly at all. The train is not clean. But I made it to Philadelphia on time and safe.

Frank P.

25 December 2024

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 Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Washington to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Philadelphia start from £10. 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 Washington to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Washington to Philadelphia is 1h 51m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Washington to Philadelphia departs at 04:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Washington to Philadelphia?
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 Washington to Philadelphia?
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 Washington to Philadelphia?
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 Washington to Philadelphia?
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

04/12

£32

05/12

£45

Today

£17

07/12

£14

08/12

£9

09/12

£9

10/12

£14

11/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £847 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-08.