There are 6 ways to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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
2h 20m$42–93Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 30m$23–48Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Wheaton to Philadelphiacar 131.5 mi
2h 30m$24–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wheaton, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 39m$92–660Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 42m$31–79Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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 21m$57–389
Wheaton to Philadelphia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Wheaton, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Wheaton and Philadelphia is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Wheaton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Wheaton to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, MD, USA and 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 $22–40 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 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wheaton, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- 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
- $22–40
- 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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wheaton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Wheaton to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Philadelphia is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Wheaton to Philadelphia.
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