There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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 23m$35–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 10m$24–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington-DCA141 mi
2h 46mDrive 141 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car 141 mi
2h 46m$26–38Fly 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 49m$78–603Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 33m$25–45Fly 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway
3h 41m$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
3h 34m$925–1,752
Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA). However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is 141 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), 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 hourly. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
- 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
- $21–35
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington-DCA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA).
There are 1491+ hotels available in Reagan Washington Airport (DCA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.