There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Library of Congress by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 12m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 4m$21–40Drive 134.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Library of Congress134.9 mi
2h 36m$25–36Fly 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 7m$78–569Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 9m$19–35Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Eastern Market, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
3h 49m$235–560Train 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 7m$82–725
Philadelphia to Library of Congress by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Library of Congress is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Library of Congress is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Library of Congress is 136 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Library of Congress without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $650.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Philadelphia to Library of Congress bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Library of Congress train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Library of Congress is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $600 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Library of Congress, 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 Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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 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
- $26–260
- 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Eastern Market, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
- 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
- $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 Library of Congress bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Library of Congress train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Library of Congress is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Library of Congress.
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