Philadelphia → Washington DC
8 trains on this corridor — fastest 1h 38m on the Acela, fares from $26. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
8
Fastest
1h 38m · Acela
Cheapest (indicative)
from $26 · Northeast Regional
Origin stations
PHL
Amtrak · High-Speed · Up to 16× daily (weekdays) · ~80% on-time
07:12
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
08:50
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
First Class
At-seat hot meal service
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~68% on-time
07:35
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
09:45
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · 3× weekly (Sun·Wed·Fri from New York) · ~61% on-time
08:15
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
11:30
Washington Union Station (WAS)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~71% on-time
08:25
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
10:35
Washington Union Station (WAS)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Up to 18× daily · ~77% on-time
10:55
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
12:35
Washington Union Station (WAS)
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Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~64% on-time
12:27
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
14:37
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~62% on-time
15:40
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
17:50
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~66% on-time
16:30
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (PHL)
18:45
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Acela covers Philadelphia to Washington DC in about 1h 38m, departing Philadelphia 30th Street Station at 07:12. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $26 on the Northeast Regional. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 8 services on this corridor: Acela, Palmetto, Cardinal, Carolinian, Northeast Regional and more. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.