There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
3h 21m$70–117Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Arlington Countycar 140.2 mi
2h 47m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 48m$25–40Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 51m$93–704Bus via Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
3h 54m$49–106Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 17m$955–1,057Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
3h 34m
Pennsylvania to Arlington County by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Arlington County is 143 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 21m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Arlington County is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $750 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Arlington County, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Pennsylvania to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pennsylvania to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Arlington County is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Pennsylvania to Arlington County.
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