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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 $20. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $29 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 $34 (€28).
A bus is $454 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $484 (€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.
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-12857710:55 PM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station1:45 AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-12857710:55 PM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station1:45 AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA35933:10 PM1h08Philadelphia International Airport4:18 PMDulles International Airport$4981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM2h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 transfers
- 67 Northeast Regional4:40 AM2h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$321One-way0 transfers
- 181 Northeast Regional7:11 AM1h5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$911One-way0 transfers
- Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285774:40 PM3h15Philadelphia Bus Station7:55 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$271One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310011:40 AM3h40Philadelphia Bus Station3:20 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$271One-way0 transfers
PPB 8600P1:50 AM3h25Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA5:15 AMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC$361One-way0 transfers
- UA36936:10 AM1h09Philadelphia International Airport7:19 AMDulles International Airport$4981One-way0 transfers
AA56363:29 PM1h15Philadelphia International Airport4:44 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4981One-way0 transfers- UA623510:39 AM1h16Philadelphia International Airport11:55 AMDulles International Airport$4981One-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 $34 (€28).
A bus is $454 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $484 (€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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 34 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus.
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