There are 8 ways to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or subway
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 36m$84–655Drive 133.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 133.4 mi
2h 33m$25–36Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 23m$49–101Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to Anacostia+Bay Gbus C11
- Take the bus from Anacostia+Bay E to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
6h 32m$28–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from National Harbor to Philadelphia-PHL133.4 mi
2h 33mBus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay Jbus
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center 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 43m$906–1,208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 45m$50–100Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
7h 12m$35–85
National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from St George Bl+Waterfront St and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Anacostia+Bay E, Washington Union Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between National Harbor and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 130 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 3h 23m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from St George Bl+Waterfront St station.
National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Washington Union Station, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 3h 23m, you could also bus and line 37 bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between National Harbor, MD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
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
Subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to Anacostia+Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Anacostia+Bay E to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
Bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- $21–35
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from National Harbor to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Anacostia+Bay G station.
National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from National Harbor to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 783+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between National Harbor and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















