There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 15m$35–639Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 6m$22–41Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 11m$23–42Drive 134.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Columbia Heightscar 134.6 mi
2h 36m$25–36Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 18m$81–608Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 47m$907–1,209Train 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 4m$928–1,756
Philadelphia to Columbia Heights by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights is to bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Columbia Heights. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at U St NW+13 St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Columbia Heights. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Columbia Heights is 138 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Columbia Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Columbia Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbia Heights, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
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
- $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
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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
- +1 202 466 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
- $21–40
- 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
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Columbia Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Columbia Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Columbia Heights is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Columbia Heights.
There are 1633+ hotels available in Columbia Heights.