There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chinatown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
1h 58m$30–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 45m$21–100Drive 135.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chinatowncar 135.5 mi
2h 40m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 52m$85–658Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 31m$955–1,207
Philadelphia to Chinatown by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chinatown is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chinatown is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chinatown is 135 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chinatown without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $650.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Washington Union Station takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Philadelphia to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chinatown is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $100 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $700 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chinatown, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chinatown is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Chinatown.
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