- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum Of Art
One of the city’s signature museums, famous for major collections spanning European, American, and Asian art, plus the iconic east steps.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna, 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 Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 21 buses that leave Vienna, VA for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Jun 04, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 5m. 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)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $416 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $386 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $416 (€337).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 43m 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, 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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 PM Vienna, VA | 3h55 | 3:10 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 3h10 | 3:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h45 | 3:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h15 | 6:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 10:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h05 | 10:25 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 | |
· | 9:55 AM Springfield, Frontier Dr (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station) | 5h10 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 3h45 | 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 | |
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Buses from Vienna, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. 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 2h 45m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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One of the city’s signature museums, famous for major collections spanning European, American, and Asian art, plus the iconic east steps.
Renowned art museum with an exceptional collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern works displayed in a unique installation style.
Major science museum known for interactive exhibits, a giant heart walk-through, and family-friendly hands-on experiences.
Historic district packed with cobblestone streets, Revolution-era sites, galleries, and some of the city’s best walking for first-time visitors.
Grand boulevard connecting Center City to major museums and Logan Square, ideal for architecture views, monuments, and ceremonial cityscape.
Elegant central square surrounded by upscale streets, classic architecture, and lively public space that remains one of Philadelphia’s most beloved neighborhoods.
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Historic indoor market with many established vendors serving Philadelphia classics, baked goods, and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties in a lively casual setting.
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Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but food, transit, and casual dining are generally manageable.
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