There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 20m$16–639Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 22m$26–43Drive 139.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Crystal Citycar 139.2 mi
2h 45m$26–37Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 40m$100–800Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 1m$22–255Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 30m$28–45Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway
3h 46m$285–615Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 34m$100–919
Philadelphia to Crystal City by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Crystal City is 141 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Crystal City is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 2h 40m.
Philadelphia to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Crystal City is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Philadelphia to Crystal City.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Crystal City, VA, 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 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–260
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
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
- $12–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard Fare
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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/
Bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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