Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$122

Average price

$122

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

188 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia International Airport on Sat, Jul 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 1 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.

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10:25PM1h55
Washington, DC
12:20AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$1221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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€34

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€28

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 18
Last updated at 2:49 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak94 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h53
9:48 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak94 Northeast Regional · 649 Keystone Service5:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h58
8:53 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak20 Crescent · 651 Keystone Service6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h13
9:48 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2170 Acela+amtrak651 Keystone Service6:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h58
9:48 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak148 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service6:53 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h55
9:48 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2172 Acela+amtrak653 Keystone Service7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h00
10:55 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak178 Northeast Regional · 653 Keystone Service8:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
2h55
10:55 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak_acela2122 Acela+amtrak655 Keystone Service9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h02
12:27 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer
amtrak138 Northeast Regional · 657 Keystone Service10:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
3h42
2:17 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport

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Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
116 miles (188 km)
Average train duration
1h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€10)
Trains per day
40
Direct trains
31
Fastest train
1h 31m
First train
08:54
Last train
23:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) trains

For as little as $12 (€10) you can travel by train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12
  • Amtrak frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport

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Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Philadelphia International Airport

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ParkingParking
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • Shake Shack
  • McDonald’s
  • Starbucks
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Chopt Creative Salad Co.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Thunder Grill
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Jamba Juice
  • Ladurée Union Station
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Public transit options for Union Station
  • Metro lines: Red
  • Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
  • Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter

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