There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 52m$22–659Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 51m$21–282Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2605 / ...
6h 36m$26–59Drive 154 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Philadelphiacar 154 mi
2h 52m$29–41Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange 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 31m$79–608Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 48m$274–661Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphiacar
4h 18m$112–481
Fairfax to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Philadelphia via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D and Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
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.
The distance between Fairfax and Philadelphia is 151 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Fairfax to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
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 $26 - $60 and takes 6h 36m.
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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Philadelphia twice daily. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- 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 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–260
- Business Class
- $70–300
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
- $20–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–6
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Fairfax to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Philadelphia is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia.
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