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Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections, special exhibitions, and the famous East Steps.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna, VA 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 Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 43 trains that leave Vienna, VA for Philadelphia, PA on Mon, Jun 22, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
198 Northeast Regional
2128 Acela
186 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
20 Crescent
2152 Acela
2112 Acela
2108 NextGen Acela
2150 Acela
2124 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $411 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $381 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $411 (€337).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
The journey is about 38m faster (2h 5m by train vs 2h 43m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $40 (€33)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h51 | 7:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 8:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h49 | 9:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 7:48 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 9:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 8:03 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h00 | 10:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 8:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h42 | 10:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 11:02 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 9:38 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h35 | 11:13 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 11:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 10:18 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 12:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 10:53 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 1:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian · 132 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 4h40 | 5:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 146 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 5h55 | 6:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian+ 2258 NextGen Acela | 12:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 5h21 | 5:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 156 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 4h11 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 166 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 6h55 | 7:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
156 Northeast Regional · 132 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA | 4h00 | 5:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
156 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA | 3h31 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h58 | 3:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 4:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h01 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 3:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 5:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
122 Northeast Regional | 3:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h47 | 5:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 4:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h39 | 5:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h55 | 6:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2222 NextGen Acela | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h39 | 6:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h56 | 7:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2274 NextGen Acela | 5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 7:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 6:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h52 | 8:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
104 Northeast Regional | 6:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h01 | 8:37 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2226 NextGen Acela | 7:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 8:53 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
100 Northeast Regional | 7:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 9:21 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 9:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 8:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h03 | 10:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2228 Acela | 9:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h39 | 10:44 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h54 | 11:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h06 | 12:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections, special exhibitions, and the famous East Steps.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, carefully arranged setting.
Major science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays that make it one of the city’s most popular museums.
Elegant central square surrounded by historic buildings, shopping, and cafés, popular for people-watching and relaxed city walks.
Broad cultural boulevard linking City Hall and the art museum district, lined with flags, fountains, and major institutions.
Historic neighborhood with cobbled streets, early American landmarks, galleries, and lively urban atmosphere near the waterfront.
The city’s signature sandwich of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll, often ordered with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s most famous comfort food.
A traditional Philadelphia sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are dense, chewy, and usually eaten with mustard. They are a classic street snack with deep local roots.
A historic indoor market with many established vendors serving classic Philadelphia foods, including roast pork, pretzels, and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties. Lively and casual atmosphere.
An acclaimed modern Israeli restaurant known for polished service, excellent mezze, and a destination dining experience. One of Philadelphia’s best-known upscale restaurants.
A famous market sandwich counter best known for its roast pork with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. One of the city’s most celebrated casual eats.
Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels can be pricey, but food, transit, and attractions offer good mid-range options.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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Most Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Union Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna, VA and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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