What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia is to bus and train via University Commuter Lot which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $140.

How far is it from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

The distance between Northern Virginia and Philadelphia is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train via University Commuter Lot which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Train or bus from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 3h 41m.

Can I drive from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Virginia to Philadelphia is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 343+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Northern Virginia to Philadelphia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Bus, train via University Commuter Lot
best
1. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Pentagon Metrobus 612-War / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 14m
$76–133
Drive 179.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northern Virginia to Philadelphiacar 179.2 mi
3h 20m
$33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 47m
$43–98
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 52m
$335–801
Train
1. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain Manassas Line
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 41m
$78–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 41m
$60–138
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington, DC - 13th & E Streetbus Culpeper-Washington DC
2. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 30m
$70–157
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Pentagon Metrobus
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
4h
$121–647
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 29m
$77–944

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia.

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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 47m. 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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