There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dulles by train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center PlatformS
3h$19–254Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & FlyWashington
4h 35mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles-IAD159.2 mi
3hDrive 159.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Dulles159.2 mi
3h$30–42Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
2h 41m$270–650Train, subway via Washington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center PlatformS
3h 3m$23–645Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center PlatformS
5h$24–47Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
3h 34m$86–587Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
3h 33m$210–669
Philadelphia to Dulles by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Dulles is to bus and subway which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dulles is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Dulles. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Philadelphia and Dulles is 164 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dulles without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h and costs $19 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Philadelphia to Dulles, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Dulles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dulles is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Dulles, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
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
- $23–170
- 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
- $22–270
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
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 (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/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Dulles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dulles is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Philadelphia to Dulles.
There are 282+ hotels available in Dulles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Dulles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.