There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 51m$75–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h$26–43Drive 144.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Stationcar 144.3 mi
2h 51m$27–38Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 46m$85–657Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 13m$35–640Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 41m$26–38Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
3h 47m$957–1,210Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 49m$945–1,469
Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station is to bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Alexandria Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Alexandria. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Alexandria Union Station is 143 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $120.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Alexandria takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $700 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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 King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station.
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