Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus from $13 (€11) with FlixBus

Cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Cheapest

$27

Average

$28

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.

Cheapest

07:00AM3h20

Philadelphia, PA

10:20AMWashington, DC

$271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

04:45PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

07:35PMWashington, DC

$271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:45AM5h20

Philadelphia, PA

05:05PMWashington, DC

$271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:55PM4h05

Philadelphia, PA

10:00PMWashington, DC

$271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:25PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

09:15PMWashington, DC

$331One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17

FlixBus

01:45AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

04:35AMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

03:15AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

06:05AMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

05:00AM3h15

Philadelphia, PA

08:15AMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

07:00AM3h20

Philadelphia, PA

10:20AMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:20AM2h55

Philadelphia, PA

11:15AMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

10:10AM4h15

Philadelphia, PA

02:25PMWashington, DC

1 transfer

FlixBus

10:15AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

01:05PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

11:45AM5h20

Philadelphia, PA

05:05PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

03:00PM3h15

Philadelphia, PA

06:15PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

03:25PM3h40

Philadelphia, PA

07:05PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

04:45PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

07:35PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

05:55PM4h05

Philadelphia, PA

10:00PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

FlixBus

06:25PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

09:15PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

Greyhound

08:30PM3h20

Philadelphia, PA

11:50PMWashington, DC

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The best time to book your bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is 49 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC.

Buses

from $21

Trains

from $56

Flights

from $366

Bus times from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

2 h 50 m

Average

3 h 23 m

Buses per day

Distance

199 km

Of the 14 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:25PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

09:15PMWashington, DC

$331One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

03:15AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

06:05AMWashington, DC

$501One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

04:45PM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

07:35PMWashington, DC

$271One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

10:15AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

01:05PMWashington, DC

$331One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

01:45AM2h50

Philadelphia, PA

04:35AMWashington, DC

$501One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Distance	123 miles (199 km)
Average bus duration	2 h 50 min
Average bus ticket price	$35 (€29)
Bus frequency	12 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day
Bus providers	FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus, Infobus or Megabus

Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC cover the 123 miles (199 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 50 min with our travel partners like FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus, Infobus or Megabus. Normally, there are 12 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $23 (€19), but the average price of bus tickets is $35 (€29).

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 $24 (€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: $24
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC.

Cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $23 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is $35 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is 2 h 50 min to travel the 123 mile (199 km) long route, with around there are 12 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 10: 25 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC without having to change trains with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Megabus. There are 10 direct buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC you can take a bus with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus, Infobus or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Washington, DC from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC by bus is April.

You have options as you can travel between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.