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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 17 buses that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia, PA on Mon, Dec 15, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €297.
Distance: 199 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €381 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h10 | 8:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+ | 4:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h05 | 8:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 8:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h50 | 10:35 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h55 | 3:10 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| undefined · undefined | 11:40 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h30 | 3:10 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h50 | 5:20 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h45 | 7:15 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h50 | 8:35 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 9:40 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 3h20 | 1:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+ | 10:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1 transfer | |
| 10:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h25 | 3:55 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 4:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h25 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h10 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
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Buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 199 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 199 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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