There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA by train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center PlatformBl
2h 49m$23–644Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
3h 8m$22–309Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 20m$41–88Drive 149.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA149.8 mi
2h 54m$28–40Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
2h 53m$81–596Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
4h 47m$23–37Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
3h 55m$233–562Train 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
3h 57m$83–776
Philadelphia to Springfield, VA by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA is to train and subway which takes 2h 49m and costs $22 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Springfield, VA is 154 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 49m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 2h 53m, you could also train, which costs $21 - $310 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield, VA, USA?
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. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 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
- $26–270
- 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
- $40–310
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- 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
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Springfield, VA is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Philadelphia to Springfield, VA.
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