What is the cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $950 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington County and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington County and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

The distance between Arlington County and Philadelphia is 139 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

How do I travel from Arlington County to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $30 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington County to Philadelphia bus from?

Arlington County to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.

Where do I catch the Arlington County to Philadelphia train from?

Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Arlington County to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Arlington County to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.

Where does the Arlington County to Philadelphia train arrive?

Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Arlington County to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Philadelphia is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Arlington County to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 927+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Arlington County to Philadelphia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 20m
$34–85
Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 1m
$22–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 50m
$42–97
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Arlington County to Philadelphiacar 140.7 mi
2h 45m
$26–38
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
1h 53m
$978–1,301
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 14m
$32–78
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 33m
$954–1,207

Arlington County to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, 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, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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