There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 PlatformO / ...
2h 8m$19–249Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to ArlingtonFlixBus N2601
3h 30m$21–50Drive 137.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Rosslyn137.9 mi
2h 43m$26–37Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
2h 44m$86–606Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 14m$23–37Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
3h 32m$273–660
Philadelphia to Rosslyn by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn is to train and subway which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $250.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Rosslyn. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rosslyn is 140 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rosslyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Rosslyn train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rosslyn is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rosslyn, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 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
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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
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
- $23–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Rosslyn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Philadelphia to Rosslyn train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rosslyn is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Philadelphia to Rosslyn.
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