There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 46m$40–86Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 36m$19–48Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
3h 43m$47–113Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Independence Hallcar 135.8 mi
2h 39m$25–36Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 36m$74–560Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 9m$318–764Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Independence Hallcar
4h 30m$80–518
Washington DC to Independence Hall by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Independence Hall. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Market St & 5th St via Market St & 15th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Independence Hall. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 5th St/Independence Hall via Washington Union Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Washington DC and Independence Hall is 139 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall, including transfers.
Washington DC to Independence Hall bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 3h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $600 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Independence Hall, 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, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
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
- 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 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
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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Independence Hall bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Independence Hall is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Washington DC to Independence Hall.
There are 593+ hotels available in Independence Hall.