There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Clifton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Burke Centre Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
3h 35m$66–123Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Cliftoncar 163.2 mi
3h 2m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 53m$44–74Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h$938–1,248Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Burke Centre Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
3h 51m$55–670Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the taxi from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Cliftontaxi
3h 38m$997–1,364Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
3h 55m$499–1,596Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 24m$968–1,812
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Clifton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Clifton is to fly which takes 3h and costs $900 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D via 19th St and H St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Clifton. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Burke Centre Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Clifton is 163 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Clifton, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Clifton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Clifton is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,300 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Clifton, Fairfax County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Burke Centre Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Burke Centre Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Burke Centre Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Clifton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burke Centre Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Clifton is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Philadelphia to Clifton.
There are 246+ hotels available in Clifton.