Which travel companies can take me from Washington, DC to Philadelphia?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Philadelphia: You can travel by bus between Washington, DC and Philadelphia with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Washington, DC to Philadelphia tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio. You can travel to Philadelphia from Washington, DC by flight with Republic Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $335 (€291) with Republic Airlines from Washington, DC to Philadelphia.

Can I find a direct route between Washington, DC and Philadelphia?

Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to Philadelphia with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Philadelphia with FlixBus or Greyhound with 4 direct buses per day. Direct services to Philadelphia tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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

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

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Ronald Reagan National Airport

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€101One-way

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€391One-way

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Travel Information between Washington, DC and Philadelphia

	Distance	123 miles (199 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$27 - $335
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $27 (€24) • 3 h 25 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $335 (€291) • 1 h 7 min
	Popular travel companies	Greyhound or Republic Airlines

Travel 123 miles (199 km) by bus or flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 7 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $27 (€24). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Republic Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train to Philadelphia from Washington, DC. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $16

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 to Philadelphia from Washington, DC.

FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

FAQs: Travel to Philadelphia 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.

There are 2 travel options from Washington, DC to Philadelphia: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).

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

Taking a bus costs $307 (€267) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $335 (€291).

The fastest way to get to Philadelphia from Washington, DC is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 7 min.

Other travel options to Philadelphia take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.

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

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

4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Washington, DC to 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia:

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

You can travel by bus between Washington, DC and Philadelphia with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Washington, DC to Philadelphia tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio.
You can travel to Philadelphia from Washington, DC by flight with Republic Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $335 (€291) with Republic Airlines from Washington, DC to Philadelphia.

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

You can check for a direct bus to Philadelphia with FlixBus or Greyhound with 4 direct buses per day.

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

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

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