How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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Travel Information from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

distanceDistance123 miles (199 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 123 miles (199 km) from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. Travelers can even take a direct from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC.

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from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
08:16PM1h56
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
10:12PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
08:16PM1h56
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
10:12PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic Airlines
04:07PM1h05
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
05:12PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$5381One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak
06:13PM1h56
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:09PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$291One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:13PM2h05
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:18PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:49AM1h55
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
11:44AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:20AM2h55
Philadelphia, PA
11:15AMWashington, DC
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:45PM2h50
Philadelphia, PA
07:35PMWashington, DC
$301One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:00AM3h20
Philadelphia, PA
10:20AMWashington, DC
$361One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
06:45PM1h15
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
08:00PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$5381One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
02:30PM8h24
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
10:54PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
$9461One-way
1 transfer
American Airlines
01:00PM9h54
Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
10:54PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
$9461One-way
1 transfer

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Travel on Amtrak, FlixBus and Amtrak Acela travel from Philadelphia to Washington at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey from Philadelphia to Washington.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

      FAQs: Travel to Washington, DC 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 Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC.
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      You can travel between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

      Washington, DC is approximately 123 miles (199 km) away from Philadelphia, PA.

      Looking to extend your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC? Many Omio customers who go from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA from Washington, DC, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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