What companies run services between Philadelphia and Washington?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Philadelphia to Washington: You can travel from Philadelphia to Washington by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€29) with FlixBus from Philadelphia to Washington. You can go to Washington from Philadelphia by plane with Republic Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $333 (€290) with Republic Airlines from Philadelphia to Washington on Omio.

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from Philadelphia to Washington

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

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

07:56AM2h03

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09:59AMUnion Station

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$241One-way

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30th Street Station

02:05PMUnion Station

$451One-way

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30th Street Station

08:00PMUnion Station

$621One-way

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08:49PMUnion Station

$621One-way

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Travel Information between Philadelphia and Washington

Distance	123 miles (199 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or flight
Ticket price range	$33 - $333
Fastest mode	Flight • $333 (€290) • 1 h 2 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Republic Airlines

Take a bus or flight to travel 123 miles (199 km) to Washington from Philadelphia. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Republic Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Philadelphia to Washington.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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Acela is the flagship high-speed travel service from Amtrak, the main travel provider in the United States. Acela high-speed travel operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela travel are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela travel have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela travel to Washington, DC from Philadelphia. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the travel at Café Acela.

Cheapest Price: $60

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Cheapest Price: $11

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.

Cheapest Price: $17

FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia to Washington

FAQs: Travel to Washington 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 to Washington.

There are 2 travel options from Philadelphia to Washington. You can take a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Washington is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Washington:

Taking a bus costs $300 (€261) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $333 (€290).

The Philadelphia to Washington distance is around 123 miles (199 km).

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia to Washington is:

5 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Washington from Philadelphia as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Philadelphia to Washington:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Philadelphia to Washington:

You can travel from Philadelphia to Washington by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€29) with FlixBus from Philadelphia to Washington.
You can go to Washington from Philadelphia by plane with Republic Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $333 (€290) with Republic Airlines from Philadelphia to Washington on Omio.

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

5 direct buses per day with FlixBus or Greyhound.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Philadelphia to Washington.

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

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