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Travel Information from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

distanceDistance199 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight

Travel 199 km by train, coach or flight from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. Travellers can even take a direct from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.

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from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

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

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bus

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.

FlixBus
10:45AM3h00
Washington, DC
01:45PMPhiladelphia, PA
281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:45AM3h00
Washington, DC
01:45PMPhiladelphia, PA
281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic Airlines
04:20PM0h59
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
05:19PMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
4721One-way
0 transfers
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Amtrak
05:20PM1h56
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:16PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
10:00PM2h06
Union Station, Washington, DC
12:06AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
291One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:20PM1h52
Union Station, Washington, DC
06:12PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
561One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:35AM3h25
Washington, DC
01:00PMPhiladelphia, PA
281One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:40AM3h25
Washington, DC
10:05AMPhiladelphia, PA
281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:45PM2h50
Washington, DC
05:35PMPhiladelphia, PA
281One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
11:45AM1h05
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
12:50PMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
4721One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
06:45AM1h01
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
07:46AMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
4721One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
05:24PM15h55
Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
09:19AMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
6641One-way
1 transfer

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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

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        You can travel between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA by train, coach or flight.

        The Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA distance is approximately 199 km.

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