Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 17 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC on Thu, Jul 10, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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 Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €346.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price | €374 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 2h45 | 1:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thursday, July 10 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 3h20 | 3:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 2h55 | 8:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 2h50 | 10:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 3h05 | 3:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Philadelphia, PA | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 4h40 | 6:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 2h50 | 5:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Philadelphia, PA | 4h05 | 7:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h20 | 9:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 3h55 | 8:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 3h40 | 11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Philadelphia, PA | 4h05 | 12:15 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 2h50 | 12:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 4h05 | 1:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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