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How to get fromWashington to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Morristown to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mne
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 25m
    $22–617

  2. Drive 81.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Philadelphiacar car 81.2 mi
    1h 45m
    $15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Morristown to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mne
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    3h 54m
    $17–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 198 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    4h 23m
    $36–106

Washington to Philadelphia by foot, train, and bus

Calendar238Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington to 30th Street Station via Morristown, Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington to Philadelphia via Ridgedale Ave 525' N Of Abbett Ave, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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