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Cheap train tickets from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak137 Northeast RegionalAmtrak137 Northeast Regional
07:53PM2h06
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:59PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak175 Northeast RegionalAmtrak175 Northeast Regional
09:11PM2h02
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:13PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$321One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak129 Northeast RegionalAmtrak129 Northeast Regional
06:00PM2h05
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:05PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$441One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak193 Northeast RegionalAmtrak193 Northeast Regional
06:51PM2h05
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:56PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$441One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak183 Northeast RegionalAmtrak183 Northeast Regional
09:00AM2h07
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:07AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$621One-way
0 transfers

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
67 Northeast Regional
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
04:39AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h15 06:54AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
Amtrak151 Northeast Regional
05:37AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h09 07:46AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
111 Northeast Regional
Amtrak111 Northeast Regional
06:26AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h03 08:29AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2103 Acela
Amtrak2103 Acela
06:39AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h45 08:24AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
181 Northeast Regional
Amtrak181 Northeast Regional
07:11AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h57 09:08AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
89 Palmetto
Amtrak89 Palmetto
07:30AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h03 09:33AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2107 Acela
Amtrak2107 Acela
07:39AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h49 09:28AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
Amtrak79 Carolinian
08:36AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h01 10:37AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
183 Northeast Regional
Amtrak183 Northeast Regional
09:00AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h07 11:07AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
141 Northeast Regional
Amtrak141 Northeast Regional
09:44AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h01 11:45AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2151 Acela
Amtrak2151 Acela
10:10AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h45 11:55AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
185 Northeast Regional
Amtrak185 Northeast Regional
10:56AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h02 12:58PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2153 Acela
Amtrak2153 Acela
11:10AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h42 12:52PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
95 Northeast Regional
Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
12:01PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h09 02:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2155 Acela
Amtrak2155 Acela
12:12PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h43 01:55PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
119 Northeast Regional
Amtrak119 Northeast Regional
12:34PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h59 02:33PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
125 Northeast Regional
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
01:03PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h07 03:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
131 Northeast Regional
Amtrak131 Northeast Regional
01:45PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h04 03:49PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2159 Acela
Amtrak2159 Acela
02:14PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h50 04:04PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
171 Northeast Regional
Amtrak171 Northeast Regional
02:18PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h11 04:29PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
133 Northeast Regional
Amtrak133 Northeast Regional
03:15PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h53 05:08PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2121 Acela
Amtrak2121 Acela
03:24PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h49 05:13PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
93 Northeast Regional
Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
03:29PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h54 05:23PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
19 Crescent
Amtrak19 Crescent
03:38PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h15 05:53PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2163 Acela
Amtrak2163 Acela
04:10PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h49 05:59PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
97 Silver Meteor
Amtrak97 Silver Meteor
04:20PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h10 06:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
85 Northeast Regional
Amtrak85 Northeast Regional
04:33PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h07 06:40PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
173 Northeast Regional
Amtrak173 Northeast Regional
05:40PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h57 07:37PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
129 Northeast Regional
Amtrak129 Northeast Regional
06:00PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h05 08:05PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2167 Acela
Amtrak2167 Acela
06:13PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h50 08:03PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
193 Northeast Regional
Amtrak193 Northeast Regional
06:51PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h05 08:56PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2169 Acela
Amtrak2169 Acela
07:11PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h51 09:02PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
197 Northeast Regional
Amtrak197 Northeast Regional
07:26PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h05 09:31PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
137 Northeast Regional
Amtrak137 Northeast Regional
07:53PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h06 09:59PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
55 Vermonter
Amtrak55 Vermonter
08:11PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h57 10:08PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
175 Northeast Regional
Amtrak175 Northeast Regional
09:11PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2h02 11:13PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
2173 Acela
Amtrak2173 Acela
09:28PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1h47 11:15PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

1 h 42 m

Average

1 h 59 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

196 km

Of the 37 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Union Station, Washington, DC every day 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak2153 AcelaAmtrak2153 Acela
11:10AM1h42
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
12:52PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$771One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak2155 AcelaAmtrak2155 Acela
12:12PM1h43
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
01:55PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$771One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2151 AcelaAmtrak2151 Acela
10:10AM1h45
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:55AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$771One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2103 AcelaAmtrak2103 Acela
06:39AM1h45
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:24AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$4341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak2173 AcelaAmtrak2173 Acela
09:28PM1h47
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:15PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$771One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC

Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€11) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
121 miles (195 km)
Average train duration
2h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€11)
Trains per day
25
Direct trains
25
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 45m
First train
08:20
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC trains

Travel between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Union Station, Washington, DC from $12 (€11) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12
  • Amtrak frequency: 14 a day

FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC.
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Cheap train tickets from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC is $38 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC is 1 h 43 min   to travel the 121 mile (195 km) long journey, with around there are 35 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 12: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 11: 55 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC without having to change trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are 35 direct trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Union Station, Washington, DC. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC.
For the trip from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 55 PM.
A day trip to Union Station, Washington, DC from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Union Station, Washington, DC from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Union Station, Washington, DC

Philadelphia
Washington
The major train station for departures in Philadelphia is 30th Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at 30th Street Station for your trip from Philadelphia to Washington.
30th Street StationParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks
  • World Cafe Live
  • Drexel Pizza
The major train station for arrivals in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey to Washington from Philadelphia.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • Shake Shack
  • McDonald’s
  • Starbucks
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Chopt Creative Salad Co.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Thunder Grill
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Jamba Juice
  • Ladurée Union Station
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Public transit options for Union Station
  • Metro lines: Red
  • Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
  • Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter

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