There are 8 ways to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 45m$20–652Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 39m$25–52Drive 132.4 mi
- Drive from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia132.4 mi
2h 33m$25–35Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3h 19m$78–609Train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 57m$20–255Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
5h 24m$24–52Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 5m$273–660Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphia
4h 39m$196–490
Capitol Heights to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Capitol Heights+Bay B and arriving at Philadelphia via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Stadium-Armory, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Capitol Heights and Philadelphia is 141 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.
The best way to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Capitol Heights to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Capitol Heights to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Capitol Heights, MD, 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 $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Capitol Heights to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Capitol Heights to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Capitol Heights to Philadelphia is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Capitol Heights to Philadelphia.
There are 933+ hotels available in Philadelphia.