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The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

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11:05AM4h05
Philadelphia, PA
03:10PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
$161One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
04:10PM4h05
Philadelphia, PA
08:15PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
$161One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
07:40PM3h45
Philadelphia, PA
11:25PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
$161One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
09:00AM4h00
Philadelphia, PA
01:00PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h05
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
11:35AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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)

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Flight

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€44

Average price

€374

Average price

3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Republic Airlines

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Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 9
Last updated at 10:24 PM
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Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
2h45
1:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
Thursday, July 10
greyhound12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
3h20
3:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
2h55
8:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
2h50
10:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
3h05
3:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
ams_infobus01:00 PM Philadelphia, PA
4h00
5:00 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC0 transfersDirect
greyhoundundefined · undefined1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
4h40
6:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
2h50
5:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
ams_infobus03:05 PM Philadelphia, PA
4h05
7:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC0 transfersDirect
greyhound3:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
5h20
9:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
greyhound4:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
3h55
8:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
3h15
9:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
greyhound7:20 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
3h40
11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
ams_infobus08:10 PM Philadelphia, PA
4h05
12:15 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
2h50
12:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect
greyhound9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
4h05
1:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $13 (€10)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $13 (€10)

Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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.

Bus information from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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The major bus station for departures in Philadelphia is Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St for your trip from Philadelphia to Washington.
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Distance to city center
2 km
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  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Washington is Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station for your trip to Washington from Philadelphia.
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Amenities at bus station
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
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Car connection
Massachusetts Ave NE
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Shake Shack (in the station)
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  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
  • Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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