There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
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
1h 10m$80–650Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington 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 17m$45–90Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 57m$26–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Philadelphia-PHL127.9 mi
2h 27mSubway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
2h 59m$902–1,203Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 49m$50–105
Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 17m.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 120 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 2h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 (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/
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Washington to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
American Airlines offers flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport.
There are 1123+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.