There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
1h 23m$75–600Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal Citycar 133.2 mi
2h 34m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 58m$37–659Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 53m$30–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Reagan Washington-DCA133.2 mi
2h 34mFly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 12m$950–1,185Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 31m$46–107
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Washington Union Station via Broad St & Snyder Av and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Crystal City is 120 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 2h 58m, you could also bus via Broad St & Snyder Av, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Crystal City, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Reagan Washington-DCA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 23m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Crystal City.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Crystal City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Crystal City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.