The cheapest and fastest trains from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ardmore, PA for Washington, DC on Fri, Nov 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €177.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €296 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:31 PM Ardmore, PA | 2h22 | 7:53 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:07 PM Ardmore, PA | 2h43 | 8:50 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:58 PM Ardmore, PA | 2h27 | 9:25 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:58 PM Ardmore, PA | 3h09 | 11:07 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:58 PM Ardmore, PA | 2h11 | 11:09 PM Washington, DC | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Ardmore, PA and Washington, DC from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ardmore, PA to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Ardmore Station Café
- Tired Hands Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- Ardmore Inn
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Devon/Villanova
- The Radnor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- The station has an enclosed waiting area and two platforms serving Amtrak and SEPTA services.
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Paoli/Thorndale Line
- Bus: Several SEPTA bus lines available
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- 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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