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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Vienna, VA on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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 Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $434 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $405 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Vienna, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h55 | 5:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:20 AM Springfield, Frontier Dr (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h10 | 8:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h15 | 4:10 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h40 | 3:35 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h50 | 3:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 5:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 8:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h05 | 9:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 3h20 | 3:50 AM Vienna, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h40 | 12:40 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h20 | 6:20 AM Springfield, Frontier Dr (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection and blockbuster exhibitions, plus state rooms in a former Habsburg palace.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and strong Austrian art holdings.
The city’s core walking area with imperial architecture, major squares, and many of Vienna’s most iconic sights close together.
Grand boulevard circling the center, lined with monumental buildings and ideal for a classic tram ride or architectural walk.
Large cultural district and social hotspot, popular for museums, courtyards, events, and a lively contemporary urban atmosphere.
Dry-cured country ham long associated with Virginia. It is salty, rich, and a classic regional specialty often served in slices or biscuits.
Crisp, seasoned fried chicken is a staple across Virginia and the American South, commonly found in family restaurants and diners.
Slow-smoked pork or beef with regional sauces is popular in Northern Virginia. It is a classic local comfort food tied to American cookout traditions.
An established upscale restaurant in Vienna known for refined American cuisine, tasting menus, and an intimate neighborhood atmosphere.
A long-running local institution famous for chili dogs, burgers, and casual old-school charm. It is one of Vienna's best-known classic eateries.
A popular neighborhood restaurant serving polished American comfort food and brunch in a warm, modern setting.
Costs are moderate for U.S. travelers. Casual dining is fairly affordable, while hotels and upscale dinners can be pricier during busy periods.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers modestly.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Vienna, VA 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 Vienna, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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