What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford is to bus via Washington which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Route 630 Commuter Lot via 14th St @ F St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Stafford?

The distance between Philadelphia and Stafford is 179 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Stafford without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Stafford?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Stafford bus from?

Philadelphia to Stafford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Stafford train from?

Philadelphia to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Stafford?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Stafford is to bus via Washington which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $40 - $650 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Stafford bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Stafford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Stafford train arrive?

Philadelphia to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Stafford is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Philadelphia to Stafford.

Where can I stay near Stafford?

There are 91+ hotels available in Stafford.

Philadelphia to Stafford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Stafford by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from 14th St @ F St NW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 541 / ...
4h 3m
$44–647
Drive 178.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Staffordcar 178.5 mi
3h 25m
$33–48
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from 14th St @ F St NW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 541 / ...
4h 50m
$34–53
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2. Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
4h 57m
$90–617
Train via Washington
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
4h 24m
$40–646
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from 2 to 2train Fredericksburg Line
4h 54m
$53–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
2. Take the bus from 14th St @ F St NW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 541 / ...
5h 29m
$55–111
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
5h 30m
$916–1,217

Philadelphia to Stafford by train, subway, foot, and bus

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Stafford, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Route 630 Commuter Lot via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, and 14th St @ F St NW in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to 2 via Washington Union Station and Lead in around 4h 24m.

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