The cheapest and fastest trains from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 30 trains that leave College Park, MD for Philadelphia, PA on Fri, Feb 06, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
198 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
192 Northeast Regional
2166 Acela
2122 Acela
134 Northeast Regional
94 Northeast Regional
174 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €116.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €302 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 2:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:23 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h42 | 2:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 1:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 2:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h48 | 2:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 1:20 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 2:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 3:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 2:01 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h46 | 3:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 5:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 3:47 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h40 | 5:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 6:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 5:17 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 6:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional | 5:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 5h35 | 10:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional | 5:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 4h31 | 9:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2166 Acela | 6:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h30 | 7:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 8:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 8:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:17 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h39 | 8:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h07 | 9:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 9:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 8:07 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h45 | 9:52 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 10:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h53 | 11:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 10:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h45 | 12:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 10:17 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h41 | 11:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 10:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 12:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 1:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 11:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 1:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 11:47 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h44 | 1:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
192 Northeast Regional | 12:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 2:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 1:08 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 2:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 1:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 3:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 1:42 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 3:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 2:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 4:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h06 | 5:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h50 | 11:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Amtrak from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between College Park, MD and Philadelphia, PA from $12 (€10). 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 College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from College Park, MD to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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