There are 7 ways to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
2h 41m$903–1,205Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 147.6 mi
2h 44m$27–39Subway, train via Washington
- Take the subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m$47–99Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 22m$46–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Herndon to Philadelphia-PHL147.6 mi
2h 44mSubway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver 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
3h 16m$955–1,308Subway, train
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 43m$41–93
Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Elden St and Monroe St and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver 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 25m.
The distance between Herndon and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 142 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Herndon to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Herndon to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 672+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Herndon and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.