There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
1h 49m$36–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 17m$20–35Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Philadelphia City Hallcar 136.2 mi
2h 40m$25–36Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
1h 59m$978–1,301Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
3h 30m$40–95Subway 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
3h 49m$954–1,207
Washington to Philadelphia City Hall by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $35 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Philadelphia City Hall. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia City Hall is 135 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall, including transfers.
Washington to Philadelphia City Hall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia City Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Philadelphia City Hall, 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 $20–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Philadelphia City Hall bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Philadelphia City Hall train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philadelphia City Hall is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Washington to Philadelphia City Hall.
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