There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 36m$24–640Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to ArlingtonFlixBus N2601
4h 5m$22–65Drive 137.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts137.2 mi
2h 41m$25–37Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
3h 20m$80–550Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 33m$25–41Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
3h 56m$238–572
Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $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.
The distance between Philadelphia and John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is 139 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, including transfers.
Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 3h 20m.
Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Philadelphia to John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 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 $22–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
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
- $26–290
- 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
- $22–65
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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