There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 48m$84–656Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 146.3 mi
2h 40m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 12m$47–99Bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 59m$31–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fairfax to Philadelphia-PHL146.3 mi
2h 40mFly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 1m$904–1,205Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 26m$50–100Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 43m$47–112
Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Washington Union Station and Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Fairfax and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 136 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,300 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), 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, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Airport Terminal A via East Falls Church+Bay D, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 17th St, and Suburban Station in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fairfax to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at East Falls Church+Bay D station.
Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fairfax and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.