There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or subway
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
1h 52m$80–573Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White Housecar 129.4 mi
2h 31m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 53m$35–656Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 5m$28–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to White House129.4 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 9m$948–1,182
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to White House station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and White House is 127 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 2h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and White House, 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 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 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $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
- $21–40
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to White House
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to White House.
There are 1491+ hotels available in White House.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and White House. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.