There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
3h 9m$128–548Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
8h 2m$41–79Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 45m$90–752Drive 269.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Fort Leecar 269.3 mi
4h 53m$50–71Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 56m$129–1,043Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
4h 12m$140–477Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
6h 16m$105–202
Philadelphia to Fort Lee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Fort Lee. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Fort Lee via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Fort Lee is 230 miles. The road distance is 270.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 45m and costs $90 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $90 - $750 and takes 5h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Fort Lee via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Fort Lee is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Philadelphia to Fort Lee.
There are 83+ hotels available in Fort Lee.