The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
42
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 $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 42 trains that leave Vienna, VA for Philadelphia, PA on Fri, May 08, 39 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 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 35 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
172 Northeast Regional7:06 AM1h59Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:05 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional5:05 AM1h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:55 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
186 Northeast Regional8:30 PM1h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM1h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM2h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:06 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$911One-way0 transfers
2150 Acela5:00 AM1h35Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:35 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1171One-way0 transfers
2162 Acela9:26 AM1h37Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:03 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4741One-way0 transfers
2126 NextGen Acela6:13 PM1h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:51 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1781One-way0 transfers
2124 NextGen Acela5:25 PM1h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:03 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2711One-way0 transfers
2122 Acela4:50 PM1h39Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio 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 $21. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m 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 $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $34 (€27).
A bus is $364 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $397 (€317).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 4h 2m.
The journey is about 38m faster (2h 5m by train vs 2h 43m by car) and roughly $7 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€27) vs $41 (€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.
Live departures
Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 AM Vienna, VA | 1h50 | 11:55 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Vienna, VA | 1h55 | 12:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 31 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 35 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Vienna, VA and Philadelphia, PA 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 Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna, VA 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 Vienna, VA 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
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