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Trip Overview

The average bus between Howard University and Philadelphia takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howard University to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
$27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Howard University to Philadelphia bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Howard University and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard University is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Florida Av NW+7 St NW and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA6h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 36m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA5h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 26m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 57m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA5h 32m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 36m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 47m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA5h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 25m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA6h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 25m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USA6h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 40m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USA3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howard University to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 138.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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