How to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

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Travel Information from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

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

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

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from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

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

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

FlixBus
09:35AM3h20
Washington, DC
12:55PMPhiladelphia, PA
$291One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
02:45PM2h50
Washington, DC
05:35PMPhiladelphia, PA
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
01:00PM1h31
Union Station, Washington, DC
02:31PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$2361One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak
08:10AM1h48
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:58AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$291One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
03:35PM1h54
Union Station, Washington, DC
05:29PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$431One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:15PM1h57
Union Station, Washington, DC
11:12PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:40AM3h00
Washington, DC
01:40PMPhiladelphia, PA
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
02:00PM4h20
Washington, DC
06:20PMPhiladelphia, PA
$231One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:45AM3h25
Washington, DC
10:10AMPhiladelphia, PA
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip to Philadelphia from Washington with FlixBus, Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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 to Philadelphia from 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.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel between Washington and Philadelphia.

        FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

        FAQs: Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.
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        You can go from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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

        Many of our customers traveling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA don't make Philadelphia, PA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Philadelphia, PA are New York, NY, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to any of these top destinations today!

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