There are 9 ways to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 30m$22–657Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformO / ...
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 5m$19–256Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2605 / ...
4h$25–55Drive 137.6 mi
- Drive from Rosslyn to Philadelphia137.6 mi
2h 41m$26–37Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
2h 51m$77–603Bus via Washington Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
5h 9m$25–54Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
3h 37m$272–658Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphia
4h 11m$195–488Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
5h 1m$87–1,099
Rosslyn to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arlington and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Rosslyn to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Rosslyn and Philadelphia is 139 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Rosslyn to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Rosslyn to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Rosslyn to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Rosslyn, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Philadelphia twice daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Arlington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rosslyn to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Rosslyn to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosslyn to Philadelphia is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Rosslyn to Philadelphia.
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