The cheapest and fastest trains from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rockville, MD for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
5:21 PM5h55Rockville, MD11:16 PMPhiladelphia, PA$561One-way0 transfers
5:21 PM5h55Rockville, MD11:16 PMPhiladelphia, PA$561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $411 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $85 (€68).
A bus is $380 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $411 (€328).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 59m by train vs 2h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€68) compared to roughly $42 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:21 PM Rockville, MD | 5h55 | 11:16 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Rockville, MD and Philadelphia, PA from $24 (€19). 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 Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rockville, MD to Philadelphia, PA
- 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
Most popular train connections from Rockville, MD
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