There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 29m$45–90Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 39m$22–42Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
3h 46m$46–100Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Independence Hallcar 135.8 mi
2h 41m$25–36Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 32m$959–1,310Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 7m$908–1,209
Washington DC to Independence Hall by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Independence Hall. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Market St & 6th St via Market St & 15th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Independence Hall. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 5th St/Independence Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Washington DC and Independence Hall is 138 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall, including transfers.
Washington DC to Independence Hall bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Independence Hall is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 3h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,400 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Independence Hall, 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, 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 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
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- [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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Independence Hall bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Independence Hall is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Washington DC to Independence Hall.
There are 672+ hotels available in Independence Hall.