There are 6 ways to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 25m$44–91Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 35m$23–46Drive 137.8 mi
- Drive from Georgetown University to Philadelphiacar 137.8 mi
2h 42m$26–37Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 24m$90–656Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 5m$47–112Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 58m$55–401
Georgetown University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Georgetown University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from 37 St NW+O St NW and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Georgetown University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Georgetown University and Philadelphia is 138 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Georgetown University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Georgetown University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $700 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Georgetown University, DC, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 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
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $20–40
- 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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Georgetown University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Georgetown University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Georgetown University to Philadelphia is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Georgetown University to Philadelphia.
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