What is the cheapest way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Ballston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Ballston+Bay A and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ballston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Ballston to Philadelphia?

The distance between Ballston and Philadelphia is 142 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ballston to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Ballston to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Ballston to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Philadelphia bus from?

Ballston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Philadelphia train from?

Ballston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Ballston to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Ballston to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Ballston to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Ballston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.

Where does the Ballston to Philadelphia train arrive?

Ballston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Ballston to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Philadelphia is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Ballston to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Ballston to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ballston to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 38m
$39–93
Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 59m
$22–56
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Ballston to Philadelphiacar 140.4 mi
2h 47m
$26–37
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 24m
$77–609
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 13m
$37–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 22m
$42–112
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 36m
$315–710
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphiacar
4h 7m
$85–437
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 11m
$89–1,162

Ballston to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)

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2h 38mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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