There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Philly Pops by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train via Chestnut St & Broad St (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 14m$42–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 31m$21–48Drive 135.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Philly Popscar 135.3 mi
2h 38m$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
2h 11m$76–565Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 22m$35–85Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
3h 38m$40–100Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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
3h 59m$315–711Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- 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 Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philly Popscar
4h 18m$85–438
Washington to Philly Pops by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philly Pops is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philly Pops is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $75 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia, PA. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 Philly Pops is 139 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philly Pops without a car is to train via Chestnut St & Broad St which takes 2h 14m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Washington to Philly Pops, including transfers.
Washington to Philly Pops bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington to Philly Pops train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philly Pops is to train via Chestnut St & Broad St which takes 2h 14m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $600 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Philly Pops, 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 $18–35 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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
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
- $35–85
- 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
- $18–35
- 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
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Philly Pops bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington to Philly Pops train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philly Pops is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington to Philly Pops.
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