There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 10m$33–636Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 14m$25–39Drive 137.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Georgetowncar 137.3 mi
2h 42m$26–37Fly 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
2h 55m$955–1,307Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 6m$46–101Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 26m$955–1,207Train 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
3h 44m$921–1,649
Philadelphia to Georgetown by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at M St NW+31 St NW via I St NW+17 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Georgetown is 137 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Georgetown is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,400 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Georgetown, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 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 $20–30 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
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- 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
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Georgetown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Georgetown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Georgetown is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Philadelphia to Georgetown.
There are 1616+ hotels available in Georgetown.