The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 23 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Annapolis, MD on Sat, Jun 20, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
161 Northeast Regional3:35 PM1h4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:17 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
159 Northeast Regional6:33 PM1h4930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:22 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
163 Northeast Regional5:35 PM1h4330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:18 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto7:32 AM1h4830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:20 AMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
143 Northeast Regional11:22 AM1h5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:13 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
161 Northeast Regional3:35 PM1h4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:17 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
87 Northeast Regional4:34 PM1h4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:16 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$641One-way0 transfers
153 Northeast Regional9:33 AM1h4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:15 AMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$641One-way0 transfers
155 Northeast Regional10:38 AM1h4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:20 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$641One-way0 transfers
163 Northeast Regional5:35 PM1h4330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:18 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $149.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $368 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD costing on average $38 (€31).
A train is $339 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD costing on average $368 (€301).
Other travel options to Annapolis, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
The journey is about 26m faster (1h 37m by train vs 2h 3m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $30 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional | 4:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 6:35 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional · 8109 AMTRAK | 4:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h28 | 9:25 AM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
111 Northeast Regional | 6:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 8:09 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional · 8109 AMTRAK | 6:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h00 | 9:25 AM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto · 8111 AMTRAK | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h53 | 11:25 AM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 9:20 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 11:04 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 9:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 11:30 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional · 8113 AMTRAK | 9:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h35 | 1:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
2151 NextGen Acela+ 8113 AMTRAK | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h15 | 1:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
185 Northeast Regional · 8113 AMTRAK | 10:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h30 | 1:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 8115 AMTRAK | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h24 | 3:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h52 | 1:53 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional · 8115 AMTRAK | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h18 | 3:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
125 Northeast Regional | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 2:54 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 4:06 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 8117 AMTRAK | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h07 | 5:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h36 | 5:05 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela+ 8119 AMTRAK | 4:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h12 | 7:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
85 Northeast Regional · 8119 AMTRAK | 4:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h49 | 7:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
85 Northeast Regional | 4:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 6:21 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional · 8121 AMTRAK | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
2167 Acela+ 8121 AMTRAK | 6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h16 | 9:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
193 Northeast Regional · 8121 AMTRAK | 6:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h34 | 9:25 PM Annapolis, MD | 1 transfer | |
193 Northeast Regional | 6:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 8:36 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 8:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h41 | 9:52 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Annapolis, MD 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 Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD 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 Annapolis, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD
Most Philadelphia, PA to Annapolis, MD trains use the 30th Street Station to Grasonville, Main Street (Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island) station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Annapolis, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Annapolis, MD leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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