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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 53m. 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 | $30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $191 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $211 (€171).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 15 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, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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