There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
1h 59m$20–249Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 32m$25–46Drive 133.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights133.2 mi
2h 34m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
3h 10m$87–612Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 46m$22–636Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 37m$23–36Fly 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 Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform
4h 5m$273–662
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Capitol Heights+Bay B via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform and Stadium-Armory, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights is 137 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights without a car is to train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 3h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Capitol Heights, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–250 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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
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
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–10
- 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
- $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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Capitol Heights.