There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington 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 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washingtoncar 129.5 mi
2h 31m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 34m$33–653Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 59m$26–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Washington129.5 mi
2h 31mFly 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h$948–1,182Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 59m$43–103
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington 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 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington is 120 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $30 - $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 Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $700 and takes 2h 34m, you could also bus via Broad St & Snyder Av, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Washington, DC, 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 14m
- 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.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
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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- $21–40
- 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
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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 Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.