The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
55
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 $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 55 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for College Park, MD on Fri, May 08, 51 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 187 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM2h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 transfers
137 Northeast Regional7:58 PM2h0030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:58 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 transfers
193 Northeast Regional6:51 PM1h4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:36 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$861One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional4:40 AM1h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:35 AMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$861One-way0 transfers
193 Northeast Regional6:51 PM2h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:52 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$911One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional3:29 PM1h3630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:05 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$1441One-way0 transfers
141 Northeast Regional9:50 AM1h4030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:30 AMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$1181One-way0 transfers
55 Vermonter8:11 PM1h4130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:52 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$2171One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional6:25 AM1h4430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:09 AMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$1181One-way0 transfers
193 Northeast Regional6:51 PM1h4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:36 PMNew Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 $97.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $267 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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* | 2h 18m 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 College Park, MD:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD costing on average $29 (€24).
A train is $254 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD costing on average $267 (€214).
Other travel options to College Park, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
The journey is about 27m faster (1h 51m by train vs 2h 18m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $34 (€27)). 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 College Park, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to College Park, MD 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 |
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![]() | 9:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 11:35 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h50 | 11:35 AM College Park, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h40 | 1:05 PM 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 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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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