There are 6 ways to get from Howard University to Temple University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 50m$40–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 52m$24–45Drive 137 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Temple Universitycar 137 mi
2h 41m$25–37Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Temple Universitytrain
3h 46m$959–1,310Bus 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 48m$24–45Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 42m$960–1,211
Howard University to Temple University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Temple University is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Temple University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via Washington Union Station and 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University station to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Temple University via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Howard University and Temple University is 139 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Howard University to Temple University, including transfers.
Howard University to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Temple University is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, 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 $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Howard University to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Temple University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Howard University to Temple University.
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