There are 8 ways to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 21m$73–123Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 5m$23–38Drive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Arlington County to Philadelphiacar 140.7 mi
2h 45m$26–38Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
1h 54m$978–1,301Subway, train
- Take the subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 14m$67–113Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 11m$47–102Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 26m$954–1,207Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 33m$938–1,706
Arlington County to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Arlington County and Philadelphia is 139 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Arlington County to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 1h 54m.
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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Arlington County to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Arlington County to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Philadelphia is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Arlington County to Philadelphia.
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