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How to get fromHoward University to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Howard University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2h 36m
    $20–652

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiabusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 30m
    $25–52

  3. Drive 134.6 mi

    1. Drive from Howard University to Philadelphiacar134.6 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  4. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeDCA - PHL
    3h 15m
    $83–604

  5. Bus via Silver Spring

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiabusWashington
    5h 22m
    $21–52

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeIAD - PHL
    4h 21m
    $274–662

Howard University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Howard University, DC, 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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