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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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain Manassas Line
4h 17m$39–644Drive 172.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Bristowcar 172.7 mi
3h 13m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from I St NW @ 15th St NW to University Commuter Lotbus 611 / ...
5h 13m$54–77Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain
4h 56m$86–616Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
- Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain Manassas Line
6h 24m$40–90Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from 4 to Leadtrain
5h 46m$62–397
Philadelphia to Bristow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Bristow is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Bristow is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Bristow. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at University Commuter Lot via H St NE+Union Station Garage and I St NW @ 15th St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Bristow. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lead via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Bristow is 171 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bristow without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Bristow, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Bristow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Bristow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bristow is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
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 Lead via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and Lead in around 4h 17m. 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 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- 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.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
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from 3 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from Lead to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from 4 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- omniride.com
Bus from I St NW @ 15th St NW to University Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.omniride.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Bristow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Bristow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Bristow is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Philadelphia to Bristow.
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