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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia is to bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange 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 52m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Philadelphia?

The distance between Fairfax and Philadelphia is 151 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Philadelphia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Philadelphia train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $75 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Fairfax to Philadelphia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fairfax to Philadelphia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Philadelphia is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 988+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Fairfax to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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 52m
$22–659
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 23m
$21–71
Drive 154 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Philadelphiacar 154 mi
2h 52m
$29–41
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 34m
$79–608
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
2. Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 51m
$21–372
Bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 38m
$26–48
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 47m
$284–661
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 18m
$107–431
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 28m
$89–1,164

Fairfax to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Fairfax, 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, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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