There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Woodbournetrain Wtr
3h 28m$86–132Bus, line 14 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO to Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penneybus 14
5h 4m$26–44Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphiacar 160.8 mi
3h 10m$30–43Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Woodbournetrain
3h 38m$84–554Train, line 127 bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Trenton Transit Center to N Bucks Town Dr & Oxford Valley Rd - FSbus 127
4h 13m$94–145Bus, line 14 bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO to Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penneybus 14
6h 34m$50–111Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Woodbournetrain
5h 31m$965–1,223Fly 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 Trentontrain
5h 11m$929–1,684
Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia is to bus and line 14 bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Sesame Place Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penney via Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Sesame Place Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Woodbourne via Drexel Station at 30th St and Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Washington and Sesame Place Philadelphia is 164 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia, including transfers.
Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 14 bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Sesame Place Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Sesame Place Philadelphia via 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, Jefferson Station, and Woodbourne in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Sesame Place Philadelphia via Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, Frankford Transit Center, Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO, and Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penney in around 5h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Woodbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Woodbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Woodbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO to Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Trenton Transit Center to N Bucks Town Dr & Oxford Valley Rd - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Frankford Transit Center-14-BLVDDIR-MFO to Oxford Valley Mall & J C Penney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Washington to Sesame Place Philadelphia.
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