How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $424 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $453 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 47m.

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is approximately 123 miles (199 km).

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 34 trains per day.
• Around 18 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
• 34 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, Jersey City, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.