VA → PA · about 130 miles
Alexandria to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 60 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 2 hours 24 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:54 AM and the last at 9:12 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 60
- Fastest trip
- 2h 24m
- First train
- 5:54 AM
- Last train
- 9:12 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Philadelphia. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM | 9:08 AM | 3h 14m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:54 AM | 9:20 AM | 3h 26m | Sat from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:54 AM | 9:25 AM | 3h 31m | Mon–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 10:47 AM | 2h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 10:52 AM | 3h 00m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 11:02 AM | 3h 10m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 11:10 AM | 3h 18m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 11:02 AM | 3h 05m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:02 PM | 3:56 PM | 2h 54m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 4:08 PM | 2h 49m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 4:11 PM | 2h 52m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 4:42 PM | 3h 23m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:26 PM | 4:32 PM | 3h 06m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 4:32 PM | 2h 58m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:32 PM | 5:56 PM | 3h 24m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 7:00 PM | 2h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 7:05 PM | 3h 02m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 8:02 PM | 2h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 8:17 PM | 3h 08m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 8:31 PM | 3h 22m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 8:02 PM | 2h 52m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:27 PM | 8:51 PM | 2h 24m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:27 PM | 8:56 PM | 2h 29m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 PM | 9:51 PM | 3h 17m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 PM | 9:54 PM | 3h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 PM | 10:23 PM | 2h 53m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:37 PM | 10:25 PM | 2h 48m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:39 PM | 10:23 PM | 2h 44m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:39 PM | 10:27 PM | 2h 48m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:39 PM | 10:28 PM | 2h 49m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:39 PM | 10:32 PM | 2h 53m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 PM | 11:15 PM | 2h 53m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 PM | 11:17 PM | 2h 55m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 12:06 AM +1 day | 2h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 12:11 AM +1 day | 2h 59m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 12:22 AM +1 day | 3h 10m | Daily from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 24 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM (Sun) and the last at 9:12 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.