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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Washingtonby bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Bloomsburybus bus Blu 5Ampa / ...
    2h 48m
  2. Drive 63.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Washingtoncar car 63.9 mi
    1h 46m
    $12–17
  3. Bus via William Penn Park and Ride (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to William Penn Park and Ridebus bus FlixBus 2651
    3h 8m
    $73–94
  4. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Eastonbus bus Greyhound US0340s
    3h 41m
    $71–96

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Washington via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, and Bloomsbury in around 2h 48m.

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