There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 5m$34–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 27m$23–36Drive 133.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Capitol Heightscar 133.5 mi
2h 35m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 22m$958–1,311Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 6m$44–100Fly 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h$955–1,207
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Division Av NE+E Capitol St NE via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Capitol Heights station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Capitol Heights is 132 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,400 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Capitol Heights, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Capitol Heights is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Philadelphia to Capitol Heights.
There are 1548+ hotels available in Capitol Heights.







