There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 9m$21–636Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 14m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 6m$22–45Drive 135.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena135.2 mi
2h 38m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
2h 45m$86–607Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 11m$19–35Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
3h 47m$273–661
Philadelphia to Capital One Arena by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena is to train via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Capital One Arena is 136 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena without a car is to train via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Capital One Arena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Capital One Arena train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena is to train via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 3h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Capital One Arena, 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 hourly. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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 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
- $22–250
- 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Capital One Arena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Capital One Arena train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Capital One Arena is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to Capital One Arena.
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