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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, 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 54m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $436 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
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How to get from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM5h25Alexandria, VA2:55 PMPhiladelphia, PA$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 AM5h25Alexandria, VA2:55 PMPhiladelphia, PA$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 PM3h40Alexandria, VA2:40 AMPhiladelphia, PA$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $55 (€44).
A bus is $436 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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