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Duration	3h 9m
Distance	138.9 miles
Average price	$27
Frequency	23/day

Trip overview

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Philadelphia

Washington

The average bus between Philadelphia and Washington takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Philadelphia to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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Philadelphia
Washington

2h 50m

$5 - $55

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Philadelphia to Washington bus times

Buses run hourly between Philadelphia and Washington. The earliest departure is at 05:30 in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 20:30 which arrives into Washington at 23:50. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 26, 2024

Megabus

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Washington? 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.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Washington?

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

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How far is it from Philadelphia to Washington?

The distance between Philadelphia and Washington is 135 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Washington bus from?

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

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Where does the Philadelphia to Washington bus arrive?

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Washington?

Book your Philadelphia to Washington bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $51 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Philadelphia and Washington?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $13 - $55 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Ave. Duration

2h 50m

Frequency

Every 2 hours

Estimated price

$13 - $55

Phone: +1 (855) 626-8585
Website: flixbus.com

Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 50m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: $13 - $55
Schedules at: flixbus.com

Adult: $13 - $55

Megabus

Ave. Duration

2h 55m

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

$8 - $40

Phone: +1-877-462-6342
Email: inquiries@megabus.com
Website: us.megabus.com

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington Union Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 55m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $8 - $40
Website: https://us.megabus.com

Greyhound USA

Ave. Duration

3h 35m

Frequency

Every 3 hours

Estimated price

$15 - $50

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.