There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Merrifield by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Dunn Loring, Orange Line Center PlatformOr
2h 30m$19–251Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 37m$23–37Drive 148.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Merrifield148.8 mi
2h 49m$28–40Fly 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 Dunn Loring, Orange Line Center Platform
3h 11m$78–548Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to ArlingtonFlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Rosslyn+Bay D to Eskridge Rd+Strawberry LnF62
4h 47m$26–44Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 402 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay F to Gallows Rd @ Lee Hwy
3h 36m$233–531Train 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 11m$79–687
Philadelphia to Merrifield by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Merrifield is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Merrifield is to train and subway which takes 2h 30m and costs $19 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Merrifield. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Eskridge Rd+Strawberry Ln via Rosslyn+Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Merrifield. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Dunn Loring, Orange Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Merrifield is 150 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Merrifield without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 30m and costs $19 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Philadelphia to Merrifield, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Merrifield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Merrifield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Merrifield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Merrifield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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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
- $40–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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 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
- $26–150
- 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 Dunn Loring, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 Dunn Loring, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Rosslyn+Bay D to Eskridge Rd+Strawberry Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay F to Gallows Rd @ Lee Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Merrifield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Merrifield is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Philadelphia to Merrifield.
There are 1546+ hotels available in Merrifield.