There are 9 ways to get from Washington to National Constitution Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
1h 55m$34–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 54m$20–35Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to National Constitution Centercar 136.2 mi
2h 42m$25–36Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 10m$980–1,305Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
3h 47m$40–95Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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 53m$956–1,211Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 50m$120–1,270Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 38m$959–2,157Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 50m$921–1,611
Washington to National Constitution Center by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to National Constitution Center is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to National Constitution Center is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to National Constitution Center. 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 1h 55m.
The distance between Washington and National Constitution Center is 136 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to National Constitution Center without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Washington to National Constitution Center, including transfers.
Washington to National Constitution Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to National Constitution Center train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to National Constitution Center is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 2h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and National Constitution Center, 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 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to National Constitution Center bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to National Constitution Center train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to National Constitution Center is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Washington to National Constitution Center.
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