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How to get fromDulles to Philadelphiaby subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dulles to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Subway, train via Washington

    best
    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2h 58m
    $34–86

  2. Drive  159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dulles to Philadelphiacar car 159 mi
    3h
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 30m
    $31–68

  4. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    1h 56m
    $963–1,183

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    3h 51m
    $33–78

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    5h 27m
    $42–98

  7. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3h 52m
    $956–1,310

Dulles to Philadelphia by subway and train

Calendar272Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day.

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