The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Arlington, VA on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
9:57 AM2h01Philadelphia, PA11:58 AMArlington, VA$131One-way0 transfers
2:23 AM1h56Philadelphia, PA4:19 AMArlington, VA$311One-way0 transfers
2:23 AM1h56Philadelphia, PA4:19 AMArlington, VA$311One-way0 transfers
9:57 AM2h01Philadelphia, PA11:58 AMArlington, VA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel 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 $126.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $327 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA costing on average $37 (€30).
A train is $297 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA costing on average $327 (€261).
Other travel options to Arlington, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $36 (€29)). 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.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
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 Arlington, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h09 | 11:29 AM Arlington, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 12:33 PM Arlington, VA | 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 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Arlington, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Arlington, VA 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 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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