There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus
3h 46m$953–1,188Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washingtoncar 141.2 mi
2h 49m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
4h 22m$40–662Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNSbus 37
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SEbus D10
- Take the bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
6h 28m$32–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Fort Washington141.2 mi
2h 49mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to Oxon Hill P+R+Bay Bbus
- Take the bus from Oxon Hill P+R+Bay D to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus
3h 23m$85–578Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
7h 22m$39–89
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Southern Av+Bay N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Fort Washington is 180 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Fort Washington.
There are 1277+ hotels available in Fort Washington.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Fort Washington, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SE, and Southern Av+Bay N in around 6h 28m.
- 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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
Bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SE
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to Oxon Hill P+R+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Oxon Hill P+R+Bay D to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
- $21–40
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Fort Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Fort Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























