There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo 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
2h 21m$47–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 3m$24–42Drive 135.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Philadelphia Zoocar 135.3 mi
2h 44m$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 33m$93–652Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 5m$50–108Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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
4h 20m$58–399Fly 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
4h 14m$122–1,256Fly 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
4h 17m$920–1,620
Washington to Philadelphia Zoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $45 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Philadelphia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Mantua Av & 36th St via Market St & 10th St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Philadelphia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lancaster Av & Wallace St via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Philadelphia Zoo is 136 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo, including transfers.
Washington to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, 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 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
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
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
- $20–35
- 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
- $21–40
- 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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philadelphia Zoo is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Washington to Philadelphia Zoo.
There are 995+ hotels available in Philadelphia Zoo.