How to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
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4.6Travel Information between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA
 Distance | 199 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €11 - €329 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €11 • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €329 • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak |
Take a train, coach or flight to travel 199 km from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel on FlixBus, Amtrak Acela and American Airlines travel between Washington and Philadelphia at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
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 from Washington to Philadelphia. 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.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers 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 hand luggage and one hold luggage 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.
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
There are 3 travel options between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Washington, DC is by taking a train, which costs on average €11.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a train costs €8 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €19.
Taking a train costs €317 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €329.
The fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA from Washington, DC is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Getting to Philadelphia, PA by coach takes 2 h 45 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 30 min.
The distance from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 199 km.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 16 coaches a day.
- 8 flights per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
The following travel companies offer services from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA:
- FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Megabus can get you to Philadelphia, PA by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Greyhound from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA for €19 on Omio.
- Travel with Republic Airlines or American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for €329.
- Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Philadelphia, PA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA for €11 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Philadelphia, PA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus or Megabus with 15 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Philadelphia, PA with Republic Airlines.
- You can find 32 direct trains per day to take to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.
Direct services to Philadelphia, PA 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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