There are 8 ways to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
2h 22m$902–1,202Drive 144.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 144.4 mi
2h 43m$27–39Subway, train via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 20m$47–99Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 1m$45–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reston to Philadelphia-PHL144.4 mi
2h 43mSubway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 56m$84–656Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 15m$45–91Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 11m$31–52
Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Reston and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 140 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to subway and train via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reston to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Reston to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 890+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reston and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.