The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 55 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Arlington, VA on Mon, Mar 23, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
175 Northeast Regional
137 Northeast Regional
193 Northeast Regional
129 Northeast Regional
193 Northeast Regional
93 Northeast Regional
141 Northeast Regional
55 Vermonter
111 Northeast Regional
85 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
195 Northeast Regional | 4:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 6:09 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 4:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 Acela | 4:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 6:19 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
105 Northeast Regional | 5:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 7:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 6:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h58 | 8:19 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 6:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h55 | 9:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional | 6:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h53 | 11:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
145 Northeast Regional | 6:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h39 | 8:00 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 8:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h40 | 9:25 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 9:13 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 7:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h06 | 11:41 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
161 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h39 | 11:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
161 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h08 | 10:46 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 7:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 8:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h26 | 11:41 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 8:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h05 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 8:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h40 | 11:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 8:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h54 | 10:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 8:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 10:12 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 9:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h58 | 11:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 9:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 11:11 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 10:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 11:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 10:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h05 | 12:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 10:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 12:19 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 11:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 1:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
57 Vermonter | 12:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h41 | 2:07 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 12:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 1:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h58 | 3:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 1:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 3:18 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2275 Acela | 2:29 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 4:03 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 2:48 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h53 | 4:41 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 10:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h50 | 11:35 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 8:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h50 | 10:35 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 8:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h01 | 10:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 8:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h51 | 11:48 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h57 | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 12:05 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 11:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h51 | 1:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h38 | 5:10 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 1:16 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h08 | 1:40 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h52 | 1:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 3:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h22 | 5:20 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 3:04 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
183 Northeast Regional | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 2:48 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 1:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h41 | 2:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h51 | 3:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h36 | 3:26 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 1:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h15 | 6:05 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
185 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h57 | 4:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2153 Acela | 3:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h53 | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 5:49 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h52 | 6:53 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 4:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h04 | 6:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA run on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 55 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 55 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Fri |
Least busy day Wed |
Best day to book ahead 4 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
- 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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