There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
3h 29m$23–311Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 24m$25–47Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to National Harbor141.7 mi
2h 46m$26–38Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
3h 16m$86–582Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 50m$23–826Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
5h 29m$23–38Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
4h 36m$278–668Train 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 30m$84–715
Philadelphia to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Philadelphia and National Harbor is 150 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $22 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor, including transfers.
Philadelphia to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to National Harbor is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $22 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 24m.
Philadelphia to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to National Harbor is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to National Harbor.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–260 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. 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 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 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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