There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ballston by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 PlatformO / ...
2h 15m$19–250Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to ArlingtonFlixBus N2601
3h 58m$25–50Drive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Ballston140.7 mi
2h 47m$26–38Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
2h 55m$88–610Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 22m$23–38Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
3h 26m$273–660
Philadelphia to Ballston by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston is to train and subway which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Ballston+Bay E via Rosslyn+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Ballston is 143 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Philadelphia to Ballston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Ballston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Ballston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Philadelphia to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ballston is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Ballston.
There are 1648+ hotels available in Ballston.