There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by plane, subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2h 33m$903–1,203Drive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 159.6 mi
3h 1m$30–43Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 56m$82–609Train, subway via Washington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 2m$35–639Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
4h 30m$31–74Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
3h 29m$465–1,552Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
4h 51m$103–619Train, subway
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 11m$42–85Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 36m$46–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles-IAD159.6 mi
3h 1m
Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 143 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to train and subway via Washington which takes 3h 2m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- 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
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 249+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.