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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 50m. 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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€50 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA.
There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Alexandria, VA and Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $186 (€168) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $202 (€182).
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $29 (€26).
The fastest way from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 59 min.
There are alternative travel options to Philadelphia, PA that take longer:
Getting to Philadelphia, PA by bus takes 2 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 40 min on average.
The Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA distance is around 128 miles (206 km).
The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
- You can travel from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA.
- You can travel by train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct buses per day with.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Philadelphia, PA from Alexandria, VA.
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