There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 10m$14–637Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
3h 30m$21–35Drive 137 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Georgetowncar 137 mi
2h 42m$25–37Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 59m$102–753Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 41m$24–42Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0350
4h 24m$25–40Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 32m$315–660
Philadelphia to Georgetown by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $14 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Arlington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Georgetown is 137 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $14 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $14 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Georgetown, 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 Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
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
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
- $12–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Philadelphia to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Georgetown is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Georgetown.
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