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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Arlington Countyby train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Arlington County by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2h 22m
    $37–79

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    3h 25m
    $20–35

  3. Drive 140.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Arlington Countycar car 140.2 mi
    2h 47m
    $26–37

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2h 38m
    $953–1,303

  5. Bus via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    3h 54m
    $43–96

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3h 17m
    $955–1,206

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 34m
    $922–1,648

Philadelphia to Arlington County by train and subway

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Arlington County, VA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily.

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