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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 flight costs an average of $335.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $525 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $496 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $525 (€423).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus6:00 AM2h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM2h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA40158:35 AM1h10Dulles International Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 186 Northeast Regional8:30 PM1h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$321One-way0 transfers
- 56 Vermonter8:08 AM1h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:58 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$351One-way0 transfers
- 198 Northeast Regional9:15 PM1h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:11 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM2h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:35 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631004:40 AM3h20Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)8:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$271One-way0 transfers
- UA349710:34 PM1h10Dulles International Airport11:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers
AA44071:39 PM1h12Ronald Reagan National Airport2:51 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers- UA454112:55 PM1h14Dulles International Airport2:09 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $496 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $525 (€423).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with United to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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