There are 8 ways to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or subway
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 12m$38–662Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 15m$25–44Drive 142.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to National Harborcar 142.1 mi
2h 47m$26–38Fly 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
3h 39m$83–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 34m$51–101Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 11m$26–46Bus 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
4h 14mFly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 27m$60–392
Pennsylvania to National Harbor by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Alexandria via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and National Harbor is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to National Harbor is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- rideprt.org
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.rideprt.org
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pennsylvania to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to National Harbor is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Pennsylvania to National Harbor.
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