There are 6 ways to get from American University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 35m$44–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 8m$22–42Drive 136.9 mi
- Drive from American University to Philadelphiacar 136.9 mi
2h 41m$25–37Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 47m$93–659Bus via 19 St NW+H St NW
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 18m$47–112Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 19m$57–398
American University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from American University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from American University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from American University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between American University and Philadelphia is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from American University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
American University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
American University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from American University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
American University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
American University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Philadelphia is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from American University to Philadelphia.
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