There are 6 ways to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 4m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 35m$23–50Drive 134.9 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAcar 134.9 mi
2h 39m$25–36Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 25m$79–607Bus via Chestnut St & 30th St (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0350
4h 18m$24–48Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 13m$314–661
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 11th St via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA is 136 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 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
- $18–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia, PA is 1h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 1:51 PM in Washington, DC and 12:51 PM in Philadelphia, PA.
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.
There are 300+ hotels available in Philadelphia, PA.