There are 9 ways to get from Dulles to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus
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Subway, train via Washington
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 13m$22–662Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformS
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 48m$20–260Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Philadelphia158.4 mi
2h 59mDrive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Philadelphia158.4 mi
2h 59m$29–42Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
1h 55m$270–650Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
5h 51m$26–62Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphia
2h 29m$112–463Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3h 42m$74–561
Dulles to Philadelphia by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Philadelphia via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Dulles and Philadelphia is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 3h 13m and costs $22 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Dulles to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Dulles to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Dulles to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Philadelphia via Washington Union Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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
- $26–270
- 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
- $26–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- 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/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Dulles to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Philadelphia is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Dulles to Philadelphia.
There are 904+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dulles and Philadelphia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.