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How to get fromWashington to Philadelphiaby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DCA - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar car
    4h 30m
    $147–690

  2. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane DCA - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar car
    5h 46m
    $139–667

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    21h 23m
    $257–381

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Meridian Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian Union Station to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    23h 40m
    $361–688

  5. Drive  892.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Philadelphiacar car 892.1 mi
    15h 40m
    $163–236

  6. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane DCA - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Philadelphiacar car
    5h 25m
    $242–1,184

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Philadelphia, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Philadelphia. However, you can fly to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) then drive to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia.

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