There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Philipsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Tyrone Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 16m$167–312Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Philipsburgcar 177.7 mi
4h 9m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Philipsburg, Pabus 731
7h 50m$40–102Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- 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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College to Philipsburgbus
4h 53m$47–293Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- 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 Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the bus from DuBois to Philipsburgbus
5h 28m$135–419Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DCA - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Philipsburgbus
7h 56m$1,110–1,777
Washington to Philipsburg by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Philipsburg is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Philipsburg is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Philipsburg. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philipsburg, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Philipsburg station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Tyrone Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Washington and Philipsburg is 372 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Philipsburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Washington to Philipsburg, including transfers.
Washington to Philipsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Philipsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Philipsburg is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Philipsburg, Centre County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Philipsburg via 30th Street Station and Tyrone Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Philipsburg, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Tyrone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Philipsburg, Pa
- Saver
- $23–65
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from DuBois to Philipsburg
- Saver
- $14–20
- Flexible
- $19–35
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Philipsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to Philipsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh to Philipsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Philipsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington to Philipsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Philipsburg is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Washington to Philipsburg.
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