The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, 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 College Park, MD will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for College Park, MD on Tue, Mar 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $264 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
157 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h02 | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 7:17 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | 2h09 | 9:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 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 | |
![]() | 2:23 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 4:19 AM College Park, 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 | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 11:35 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and College Park, 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 College Park, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, 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 College Park, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
- 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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