There are 6 ways to get from Howard University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 21m$42–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 30m$21–42Drive 135.1 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Philadelphiacar 135.1 mi
2h 36m$25–36Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 28m$91–657Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 26m$22–44Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 21m$57–405
Howard University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Howard University and Philadelphia is 136 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Howard University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Howard University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $700 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Howard 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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
- 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/
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Howard University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Philadelphia is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Howard University to Philadelphia.
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