There are 6 ways to get from Washington to South Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
1h 42m$35–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 10m$19–95Drive 133.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to South Philadelphiacar 133.7 mi
2h 36m$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
1h 45m$979–1,300Subway 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
3h 37m$955–1,206Fly 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
3h 33m$922–1,612
Washington to South Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to South Philadelphia is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to South Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $35 - $85.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Washington and South Philadelphia is 133 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to South Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $35 - $85.
The train from Washington Union Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Washington to South Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to South Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to South Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $95 and takes 3h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and South Philadelphia, 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 $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to South Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to South Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to South Philadelphia is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Washington to South Philadelphia.
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