There are 8 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University by plane, subway, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 15m$982–1,303Drive 141.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple Universitycar 141.1 mi
2h 49m$26–38Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Temple Universitytrain
4h 18m$910–1,212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 49m$48–99Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 50m$28–49Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 3m$925–1,694Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 52m$29–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Temple University141.1 mi
2h 49m
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Temple University via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Temple University is 132 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $950 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 2h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Temple University.
There are 672+ hotels available in Temple University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Temple University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.