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Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days

Photo: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary spends four days in Washington DC, three in Philadelphia and seven in New York. It opens with the Mall and major museums in DC, shifts north by train to Philadelphia's historic district and local institutions, then continues by train into New York, moving from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn through midtown and Central Park to the Statue of Liberty.

14 daysWashington DCPhiladelphiaNew YorkTrain travelBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The National Mall

  1. 9:00Washington DCSight
  2. 10:00Washington DCSight
  3. 11:00Washington DCSight
  4. 12:30Washington DCSight
Day 2

Georgetown

  1. 10:00Washington DCSight
  2. 13:00Washington DCWalk
  3. 15:00Washington DCWalk
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Day 3

Capitol Hill

  1. 9:00Washington DCSight
  2. 11:00Washington DCSight
  3. 12:30Washington DCSight
  4. 15:00Washington DCSight
Day 4

The Smithsonian

  1. 10:00Washington DCSight
  2. 13:30Washington DCSight
  3. 17:00Washington DCSight
Day 5

To Philadelphia

  1. 8:00Train to PhiladelphiaWashington DCTransfer
  2. 11:00PhiladelphiaSight
  3. 12:30PhiladelphiaSight
  4. 15:00PhiladelphiaWalk
  5. 16:00PhiladelphiaSight
Day 6

Art in Philadelphia

  1. 10:00PhiladelphiaSight
  2. 13:30PhiladelphiaSight
  3. 15:30PhiladelphiaWalk
Day 7

Philadelphia's quirkier side

  1. 10:00PhiladelphiaSight
  2. 13:00PhiladelphiaSight
  3. 15:00PhiladelphiaSight
  4. 17:00PhiladelphiaWalk
Day 8

To New York: Lower Manhattan

  1. 8:30Train to New YorkPhiladelphiaTransfer
  2. 12:00New YorkSight
  3. 13:00New YorkSight
  4. 15:00New YorkWalk
Day 9

Midtown

  1. 9:00New YorkSight
  2. 11:00New YorkSight
  3. 14:00Grand Central TerminalNew YorkSight
  4. 16:00New YorkWalk
Day 10

Brooklyn

  1. 9:00New YorkWalk
  2. 10:30New YorkWalk
  3. 12:00Jane's CarouselNew YorkSight
  4. 15:00New YorkWalk
Day 11

The 9/11 Memorial and the Seaport

  1. 9:30New YorkSight
  2. 13:00New YorkSight
  3. 15:00New YorkWalk
Day 12

Central Park and the Met

  1. 9:30New YorkWalk
  2. 12:00New YorkSight
  3. 17:00New YorkSight
Day 13

The High Line and Chelsea

  1. 10:00New YorkWalk
  2. 12:30New YorkSight
  3. 15:00New YorkSight
Day 14

The Statue of Liberty

  1. 9:00New YorkSight
  2. 12:00New YorkSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 4 days enough for Washington DC?

Four days covers the main monuments and museums if you start early each morning. Reserve timed tickets for the Air and Space Museum and African American History Museum online the week before arrival.

Do I need to book train tickets from Washington DC to Philadelphia in advance?

Book Amtrak tickets at least seven days ahead for lower fares on the Northeast Regional. The trip takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, with frequent departures from Union Station through the day.

Is 3 days enough for Philadelphia?

Three days handles the historic sites and major museums without rushing. Walk between Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then use SEPTA buses or rideshares to reach the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Do I need reservations for the Statue of Liberty?

Buy ferry tickets at least two weeks ahead through Statue City Cruises, the only official seller. Tickets include both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, and pedestal and crown access must be reserved separately.

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