There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to White House by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 16m$14–637Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 19m$24–41Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to White Housecar 135.8 mi
2h 40m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 10m$101–768Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0350
4h 13m$22–35Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 42m$301–607
Philadelphia to White House by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to White House is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to White House is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to White House. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at I St NW+15 St NW via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to White House. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Philadelphia and White House is 137 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to White House without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Philadelphia to White House, including transfers.
Philadelphia to White House bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to White House train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to White House is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and White House, DC, 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 3 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–800
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
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
- $11–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to White House bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to White House train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to White House is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to White House.
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