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How to get fromNorthern Virginia to Philadelphiaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train via University Commuter Lot

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    1. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Pentagon Metrobus bus 612-War / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 14m
    $81–138

  2. Drive 179.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Virginia to Philadelphiacar car 179.2 mi
    3h 20m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 50m
    $44–93

  4. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    3h 53m
    $81–427

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain train Manassas Line
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 41m
    $83–142

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 41m
    $65–143

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington, DC - 13th & E Streetbus bus Culpeper-Washington DC
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    6h 30m
    $71–147

  8. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Pentagon Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3h 59m
    $126–697

  9. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    $106–1,030

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Northern Virginia, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia Bus Station via Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot and Washington Union Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Virginia to 30th Street Station via Lead, Lead, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 41m.

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