There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
1h 56m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 10m$19–50Drive 135.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Philadelphia135.4 mi
2h 37m$25–36Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
1h 41m$70–550Subway 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 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
3h 42m$272–658
Washington to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $70 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia is 135 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $650.
The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.
Washington to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 1h 41m.
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 $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
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
- $26–270
- 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
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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 to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philadelphia is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Washington to Philadelphia.
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