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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Ballston takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Ballston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage

best
  1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 5m
$25–39

Philadelphia to Ballston bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Philadelphia and Ballston. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ballston at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Ballston? 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: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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