There are 7 ways to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 18m$40–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 27m$23–46Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Crystal City to Philadelphiacar 139.4 mi
2h 44m$26–37Fly 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 53m$979–1,300Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 29m$25–47Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 56m$957–1,209Fly 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$921–1,612
Crystal City to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal City 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal City to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Crystal City and Philadelphia is 139 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Crystal City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Crystal City to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Crystal City, 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 $18–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 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 14m
- 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
- $55–390
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Crystal City to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal City to Philadelphia is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Crystal City to Philadelphia.
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