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Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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223 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Philadelphia, Pa to Washington, Dc

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Cheapest
By car (223 km)
2 h 35 min
223 km.
from $12
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Rideshare
2 h 35 min
223 km.
from $8.48
Bus, Plane
3 h 56 min
196 km.
from $272.55

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$613.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$510.91

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.60–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.86–$108.57

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.33–$63.86

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA to Union
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.39–$54.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is to bus via 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA which costs $5.43 - $46.74 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $16.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from 11th St and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC is 218 km. The road distance is 221.6 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $16.30 - $413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train from?

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $16.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $92.39 and takes 3h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1464+ hotels available in Washington, DC. Prices start at $62.54 per night.
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