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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Philadelphia is £35. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Washington to Philadelphia?

A train trip between Washington and Philadelphia is around 1h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 124 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Washington and Philadelphia?

The number of trains from Washington to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 41. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Philadelphia?

When taking the train from Washington to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Philadelphia from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:55	Union Station	1h 31m	07:26	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
05:55	Union Station	1h 31m	07:26	30th Street Station	No tags
06:23	Union Station	1h 58m	08:21	30th Street Station	No tags
06:23	Union Station	1h 58m	08:21	30th Street Station	No tags
06:50	Union Station	1h 39m	08:29	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:20	Union Station	1h 51m	17:11	30th Street Station	Cheapest
10:55	Union Station	1h 36m	12:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
05:22	Union Station	1h 53m	07:15	30th Street Station	No tags
07:50	Union Station	1h 37m	09:27	30th Street Station	No tags
05:22	Union Station	1h 53m	07:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:22	Union Station	1h 53m	07:15	30th Street Station	Cheapest
19:15	Union Station	1h 34m	20:49	30th Street Station	Fastest
05:22	Union Station	1h 53m	07:15	30th Street Station	No tags
07:50	Union Station	1h 37m	09:27	30th Street Station	No tags
06:15	Union Station	1h 58m	08:13	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:12	Union Station	1h 56m	21:08	30th Street Station	Cheapest
12:55	Union Station	1h 31m	14:26	30th Street Station	Fastest
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	No tags
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
12:55	Union Station	1h 31m	14:26	30th Street Station	Fastest
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	No tags
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:12	Union Station	1h 56m	21:08	30th Street Station	Cheapest
12:55	Union Station	1h 31m	14:26	30th Street Station	Fastest
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	No tags
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
12:55	Union Station	1h 31m	14:26	30th Street Station	Fastest
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	No tags
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Philadelphia on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
12:55	Union Station	1h 31m	14:26	30th Street Station	Fastest
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	30th Street Station	No tags
05:00	Union Station	1h 51m	06:51	30th Street Station	No tags
04:54	Union Station	1h 37m	06:31	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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

3h 30mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £63	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £924	Average duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,568 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 on the trip Washington, DC, US - Philadelphia, PA

How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Philadelphia cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to Philadelphia is £35. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Washington to Philadelphia?
A train trip between Washington and Philadelphia is around 1h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 124 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Washington and Philadelphia?
The number of trains from Washington to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 41. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to Philadelphia?
When taking the train from Washington to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/11

£22

06/11

£61

Today

£55

08/11

£46

09/11

£14

10/11

£14

11/11

£14

12/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 12 Nov 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 £735 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 2025-11-12.

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