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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Howard University takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Howard University. 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 42m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$28
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Philadelphia to Howard University bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Howard University. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Howard University at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 43m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 57m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 27m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 25m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 57m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 35m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 1 change
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Howard University? 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Howard University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

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

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