There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations 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 58m$45–95Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stationscar 128.4 mi
2h 31m$24–34Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 50m$50–106Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 49m$83–654Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 51m$28–48Subway 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 24m$902–1,203
Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminals E & F via 15th St & Market St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Philadelphia International Airport Stations. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Airport Terminals E & F via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Washington DC and Philadelphia International Airport Stations is 144 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations, including transfers.
Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $700 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Philadelphia International Airport Stations, 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
- $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
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
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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia International Airport Stations.
There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia International Airport Stations.