There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 48m$23–640Train via Alexandria (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
3h 36m$22–310Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 49m$27–51Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson141.7 mi
2h 47m$26–38Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
3h 6m$83–579Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD MetrorailGreyhound US0325S
5h 57m$34–48Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
4h 14m$275–664Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
4h 20m$81–712
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Fort Jackson. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Pentagon, 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 48m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Fort Jackson is 141 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Fort Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 3h 6m.
Philadelphia to Fort Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Fort Jackson is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Fort Jackson.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Fort Jackson, 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 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- 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 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 Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.html
- 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
- $22–270
- 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
- $30–310
- 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 (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/
Bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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