There are 7 ways to get from Dulles to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 57m$39–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 53m$29–78Drive 158.9 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Philadelphiacar 158.9 mi
3h$29–42Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
1h 56m$321–735Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 52m$38–90Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 28m$47–128Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 56m$77–664
Dulles to Philadelphia by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
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 2h 57m.
The distance between Dulles and Philadelphia is 162 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 57m 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 53m and costs $28 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 1h 56m.
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 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 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
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–650
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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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 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dulles to Philadelphia.
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