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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $13, and a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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$36 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $486 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $0.44 (€0.35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $13 (€10).
A train is $245 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $257 (€206).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 16 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 United to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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