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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train via Lead

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Lead to 1train train Manassas Line
    3h 32m
    $36–641

  2. Drive 149.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Springfieldcar car 149.4 mi
    2h 55m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 40m
    $57–98

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 401 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Backlick Rd and Floyd Avebus bus
    3h 45m
    $83–612

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 39m
    $50–100

  6. Bus via Van Dorn Metro Bay E

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    4h 57m
    $48–108

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay Ebus bus
    3h 51m
    $56–391

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 31m
    $931–1,761

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    4h 48m
    $629–1,560

Philadelphia to Springfield by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to 1 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and Lead in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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