There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 20m$23–640Train via Alexandria (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 9m$22–292Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 21m$27–50Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Pentagoncar 138.5 mi
2h 42m$26–37Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 38m$88–622Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 29m$27–52Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 46m$275–664Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 53m$86–772
Philadelphia to Pentagon by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Pentagon. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Pentagon is 139 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Pentagon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Pentagon is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 2h 38m.
Philadelphia to Pentagon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Pentagon is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Pentagon.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Pentagon, VA, 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 $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 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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 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 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
- $21–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–290
- 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 (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/
Bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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