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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Morristowntrain train Mne
    2h 35m
    $22–606

  2. Drive 80.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Washingtoncar car 80.6 mi
    1h 44m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Morristowntrain train Mne
    3h 26m
    $16–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stopbus bus 193 / ...
    4h 33m
    $35–107

Philadelphia to Washington by train, bus, and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Washington, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Washington via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, Newark Broad St, and Morristown in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Washington via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, and Ridgedale Ave At Abbett Ave in around 4h 33m.

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