There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 36m$83–654Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 127.9 mi
2h 27m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 53m$45–95Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 49m$50–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington DC to Philadelphia-PHL127.9 mi
2h 27mSubway 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
3h 10m$902–1,203Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 14m$28–48
Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via 15th St & Market St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Washington DC and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 127 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 2h 53m, you could also bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington DC to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 1123+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington DC and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.