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

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bristow by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, 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
    $50–659

  2. Drive  172.7 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain train Manassas Line
    5h 9m
    $39–59

  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 50m
    $973–1,331

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 612-War / ...
    5h 33m
    $73–133

  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 53m
    $975–1,234

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest 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, PA to Bristow via Washington, DC, 14th St @ Independence Ave SW, and University Commuter Lot in around 5h 33m.

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