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The cheapest and fastest trains from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
182 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malvern, 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 Malvern, PA to Washington, DC will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
658 Keystone Service · 175 Northeast Regional07:55PM3h18
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA11:13PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$331One-way
1 transfer
656 Keystone Service · 137 Northeast Regional07:00PM2h59
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA09:59PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$331One-way
1 transfer
658 Keystone Service · 175 Northeast Regional07:46PM3h27
Exton Station, Exton, PA11:13PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$341One-way
1 transfer
656 Keystone Service · 137 Northeast Regional06:51PM3h08
Exton Station, Exton, PA09:59PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$341One-way
1 transfer
658 Keystone Service · 175 Northeast Regional07:40PM3h33
Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA11:13PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$351One-way
1 transfer
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional06:19AM2h40
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA08:59AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1021One-way
1 transfer
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional06:10AM2h49
Exton Station, Exton, PA08:59AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1031One-way
1 transfer
644 Keystone Service+
2151 Acela09:05AM2h50
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA11:55AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$2921One-way
1 transfer
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional06:05AM2h54
Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA08:59AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1041One-way
1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional02:29PM2h54
Paoli Station, Paoli, PA05:23PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$2071One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Malvern, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €309.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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€58 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €360 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Malvern, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Malvern, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 9:50 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 PM Malvern, PA | 3h18 | 3:13 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| 640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 2h54 | 1:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 51 Cardinal | 11:05 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 4h09 | 3:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service+2107 Acela | 11:05 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h23 | 2:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 89 Palmetto | 11:05 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h22 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional | 11:10 AM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 2h49 | 1:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 89 Palmetto | 11:10 AM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h17 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 51 Cardinal | 11:10 AM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 4h04 | 3:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service+2107 Acela | 11:10 AM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h18 | 2:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 51 Cardinal | 11:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h55 | 3:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service+2107 Acela | 11:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h09 | 2:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional | 11:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 2h40 | 1:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 640 Keystone Service · 89 Palmetto | 11:19 AM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h08 | 2:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 642 Keystone Service · 79 Carolinian | 12:07 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h24 | 3:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 642 Keystone Service · 79 Carolinian | 12:14 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h17 | 3:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 642 Keystone Service · 79 Carolinian | 12:23 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h08 | 3:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 600 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 12:47 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 5h11 | 5:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 600 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 12:54 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 5h04 | 5:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 600 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 1:04 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 4h54 | 5:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 644 Keystone Service+2151 Acela | 2:05 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 2h50 | 4:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 646 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 4h05 | 7:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 646 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 3:11 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h59 | 7:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 646 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 3:19 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h51 | 7:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 648 Keystone Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 4:13 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h57 | 8:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 648 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 4:13 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 5h16 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 648 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 4:13 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 2h57 | 7:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 650 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 6:07 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h22 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 650 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 6:13 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h16 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 650 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h07 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h06 | 10:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 4h08 | 11:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 4h23 | 11:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h36 | 10:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional | 7:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 4h11 | 11:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional | 7:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 2h54 | 10:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 7:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h56 | 11:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 7:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h24 | 10:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service · 173 Northeast Regional | 9:13 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h24 | 12:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service+2167 Acela | 9:13 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 3h55 | 1:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service+2167 Acela | 9:19 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h49 | 1:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service · 173 Northeast Regional | 9:19 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 3h18 | 12:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service+2167 Acela | 9:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h39 | 1:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service · 173 Northeast Regional | 9:29 PM Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 3h08 | 12:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC
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Trains from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 40m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 46 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:30 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Malvern, PA and Washington, DC from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
$32 (€26)
Amtrak frequency
38 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone
SEPTA
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 41m
SEPTA frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malvern, 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.
To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.
In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.
Train ticket prices from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $33 (€27), while the average price is around $71 (€58).
The train journey from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC offers views of suburban landscapes, small towns, and parts of the scenic countryside, particularly as you travel through areas like the Susquehanna River region, though it is not typically considered a highly scenic route compared to others.
A day trip from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 40m. However, there are 46 trains per day available for this route. The distance is 113 miles (182 km).
The cheapest way to get from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC is by bus, with a cost of around $20 (€16).
The train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC takes 2h 40m and runs 46 per day.
The distance by train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC is 113 miles (182 km).
The train station in Malvern, PA that goes to Washington, DC is Paoli Station, Paoli, PA, which connects to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
The last train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 10:30 PM.
The first train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 3:20 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC.
There is no direct train service currently available from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC.
Yes, you can take the train from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Malvern, PA to Washington, DC
Malvern
Washington
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
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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