Philadelphia to Washington DC

Philadelphia to Washington DC

Philadelphia
Washington DC
Thu, May 30
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$17
 
 
$465

Other Options

Philadelphia to Washington DC Schedule

Philadelphia to Washington DC Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Megabus USA Standard AC 01:50 - 04:45$ 27.35
Megabus USA Standard AC 02:50 - 06:45$ 35.49
Amtrak Business Class 05:43 - 07:40$ 145.61
American Airlines Economy #AA561806:39 - 07:49$ 378.07
Amtrak Business Class 08:56 - 10:46$ 201.61
Amtrak Economy Class 10:40 - 12:45$ 29.31
Amtrak Economy Class 13:47 - 15:48$ 55.47
Amtrak Business Class 14:44 - 16:30$ 507.72
Amtrak Economy Class 17:05 - 19:10$ 41.32
Amtrak Economy Class 18:13 - 20:09$ 74.54
Frontier Airlines Economy 20:04 - 16:24$ 315.23
Amtrak Economy Class 23:33 - 01:30$ 108.91

Transportation from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Facts about the transport from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 42m
Earliest Departure12:50 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day70
Distance85 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Megabus USA, United Airlines

How to get from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Travelling between Philadelphia and Washington DC is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 464.79 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 16.32.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Philadelphia and Washington DC depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Philadelphia and Washington DC. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 42m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Washington DC.

How much does it cost to get from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

Travelling between Philadelphia and Washington DC can be as cheap as USD 16.32 if you opt for a Amtrak train and as expensive as USD 464.79 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Philadelphia and Washington DC ?

  • 63 from Philadelphia to Washington DC starting from 04:45 30th Street Station until 21:30 30th Street Station
  • 7 by flight from Philadelphia to Washington DC starting from 06:00 Philadelphia Airport until 15:58 Philadelphia Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Philadelphia to Washington DC.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Philadelphia to Washington DC overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Philadelphia and Washington DC

Megabus USA

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train