There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 21m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 15m$20–40Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington136.2 mi
2h 39m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
2h 56m$80–592Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union StationNew York
5h 14m$20–50Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 40m$232–559
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington station. However, there are services departing from 11th St and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal and Washington is 136 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington, including transfers.
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $600 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal to Washington.
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