What is the cheapest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia is to bus via Anacostia+Bay E which costs $18 - $50 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between National Harbor and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from St George Bl+Waterfront St and arriving at Philadelphia via Anacostia+Bay E and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

The distance between National Harbor and Philadelphia is 151 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

How do I travel from National Harbor to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National Harbor to Philadelphia bus from?

National Harbor to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Anacostia+Bay E, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the National Harbor to Philadelphia bus arrive?

National Harbor to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Can I drive from National Harbor to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between National Harbor to Philadelphia is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from National Harbor to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 988+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

National Harbor to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 3m
$36–80
Bus via Anacostia+Bay E
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 28m
$18–47
Drive 141.1 mi
1. Drive from National Harbor to Philadelphiacar 141.1 mi
2h 46m
$26–38
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay Jbus
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 20m
$81–608
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m
$32–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to D St SW+6 St SWbus C11
2. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 50m
$24–70
Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay Jbus
2. Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 29m
$299–668
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 15m
$88–1,161
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphiacar
5h 1m
$109–395

National Harbor to Philadelphia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between National Harbor, MD, 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 $16–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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