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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Bristowby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bristow by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain train Manassas Line
    4h 22m
    $50–660

  2. Drive  172.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bristowcar car 172.7 mi
    3h 13m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from I St NW @ 15th St NW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 611 / ...
    5h 10m
    $55–74

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2. Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain train
    4h 47m
    $103–682

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus bus Greyhound US0325S
    2. Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain train Manassas Line
    7h 42m
    $44–64

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain train
    5h 49m
    $975–1,235

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bristow, Prince William County, VA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Bristow via Washington Union Station, Lead, and Lead in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bristow via Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, I St NW @ 15th St NW, and University Commuter Lot in around 5h 10m.

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