There are 7 ways to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 10m$41–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
- Take the bus from Arlington to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
6h 17m$22–39Bus via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 10m$49–127Drive 155.9 mi
- Drive from George Mason University to Philadelphiacar 155.9 mi
2h 55m$29–42Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus
- 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
4h 9m$79–664Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 3m$42–92Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus
- 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
4h 19m$319–767
George Mason University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from George Mason University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+George Mason Bl and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D and Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between George Mason University and Philadelphia is 155 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
George Mason University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+George Mason Bl station.
The best way to get from George Mason University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 10m.
George Mason University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at East Falls Church+Bay D station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Mason University to Philadelphia is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from George Mason University to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between George Mason University, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from George Mason University to Philadelphia, PA via University Dr+George Mason Bl, East Falls Church+Bay D, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, and Washington, DC in around 6h 10m.
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
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 Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to East Falls Church+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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