There are 7 ways to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train via Washington
best- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 18m$53–108Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphiacar 160.6 mi
3h 9m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 44m$55–100Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
2h 12m$979–1,235Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 11m$52–102Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 47m$62–127Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ashburn, 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
4h 20m$976–1,334
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Ashburn, Silver Line Center 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 3h 18m.
The distance between Janelia Research Campus and Philadelphia is 174 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Janelia Research Campus, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia Bus Station via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Washington Union Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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
- $45–340
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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 Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Janelia Research Campus to Philadelphia.
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