There are 6 ways to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 17m$44–89Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 42m$23–41Drive 138 mi
- Drive from Union Station to North Philadelphia Stationcar 138 mi
2h 44m$26–37Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to North Philadelphia Septatrain
3h 49m$960–1,312Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
4h 50m$34–76Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 31m$910–1,211
Union Station to North Philadelphia Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station is to bus via Philadelphia Bus Station which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station station to North Philadelphia Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 11th St & Huntingdon St via 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to North Philadelphia Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at North Philadelphia Septa via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Union Station and North Philadelphia Station is 138 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station, including transfers.
Union Station to North Philadelphia Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Union Station to North Philadelphia Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia Bus Station, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and North Philadelphia Station, PA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to North Philadelphia Septa
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to North Philadelphia Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Union Station to North Philadelphia Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to North Philadelphia Station is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Union Station to North Philadelphia Station.
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