- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
3 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 15
5
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 5 buses from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $681.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $681 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $646 (€524) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $681 (€553).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $39 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+![]() | 7:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h25 | 10:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 11:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h25 | 1:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 4h00 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h10 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h05 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 3:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h55 | 5:05 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h35 | 10:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Alexandria, VA | 3h25 | 4:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h55 | 12:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
![]() | 1:35 AM Alexandria, VA | 2h50 | 4:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
+ FlixBus | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h35 | 3:05 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Hands-on science museum for all ages, known for interactive exhibits and the giant walk-through heart near the Parkway.
Celebrated collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern works in an intimate gallery setting on the Parkway.
Historic district packed with foundational sites, cobblestone streets, and museums. The best base for first-time visitors.
Beloved park atop a hill with skyline views, trails, and the Rocky Steps approach. Great for walking and photography.
Walkable district of rowhouses, boutiques, and small parks. A classic local neighborhood for architecture and relaxed city strolling.
A long roll packed with thin-sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia's signature street and comfort food.
A soft pretzel with a distinct figure-eight twist and chewy texture. Sold by street vendors and bakeries, it is a classic Philadelphia snack.
A roast pork sandwich with garlicky pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe. Many locals consider it the city's best traditional sandwich.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant by Chef Marc Vetri, known for refined Italian tasting menus and one of Philadelphia's top culinary experiences.
Historic roast pork and cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia, known for hearty sandwiches and a no-frills local atmosphere.
Beloved local chain specializing in water ice and frozen custard. It is a go-to stop for a classic Philadelphia summer dessert.
Moderate for a major US city. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but dining and transit are often cheaper than New York or Washington.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or cafe order if service is provided.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia. Use this guide to compare Alexandria, VA and Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
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