How to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Hill
3 ways, 197 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 2m | $31–136 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 3h 45m | $17–24 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 45m | $350–480 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:03 → 10:052h 2m · directAmtrak 2105$43–106
- 08:11 → 10:392h 28m · 1 changeSEPTA T4$32–91
- 08:11 → 10:312h 20m · 2 changesSEPTA T4$32–91
- 08:15 → 10:222h 7m · directAmtrak 51$43–106
- 08:18 → 10:562h 38m · directAmtrak 2107$31–90
- 08:18 → 10:552h 37m · 1 changeAmtrak 2107$31–90
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Hill?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 2m door to door. The straight-line distance is 197 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Capitol Hill?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $17. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Capitol Hill?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 2m. Fares run $31–136 across classes.
- How far is Capitol Hill from Philadelphia by road?
- About 218 km, roughly 3h 45m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $17–24; tolls and parking are extra.