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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $494 (€399).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 3h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:00 PM2h40Philadelphia Bus Station12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 PM2h40Philadelphia Bus Station12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA43867:45 PM1h10Philadelphia International Airport8:55 PMDulles International Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM2h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$681One-way0 transfers
- 55 Vermonter8:11 PM1h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:06 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$911One-way0 transfers
- 197 Northeast Regional7:32 PM1h5830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:30 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$911One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station12:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station8:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM3h15Philadelphia Bus Station5:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$221One-way0 transfers
- UA45403:10 PM1h10Philadelphia International Airport4:20 PMDulles International Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
- UA461810:38 AM1h12Philadelphia International Airport11:50 AMDulles International Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
AA52463:20 PM1h22Philadelphia International Airport4:42 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $494 (€399).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus.
- 34 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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