There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 12m$948–1,182Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DCcar 129.5 mi
2h 31m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 55m$35–656Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 7m$28–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Washington DC129.5 mi
2h 31mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
1h 56m$80–573Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 52m$46–106
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Washington DC is 161 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Washington DC, 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 hourly. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 DC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Washington DC.
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