Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia

Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia

Washington DC Union Station
Philadelphia
Tue, May 28
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia Schedule

Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:40 - 04:00£ 19.15
Amtrak Business Class 05:55 - 07:30£ 121.03
Amtrak Business Class 07:05 - 09:07£ 202.94
Amtrak Economy Class 08:53 - 10:48£ 158.26
Amtrak Economy Class 11:25 - 13:16$ 89.64
Amtrak Business Class 13:50 - 15:29£ 204.81
Amtrak Economy Class 15:52 - 17:55£ 132.19
Amtrak Economy Class 17:20 - 19:16$ 74.87
Amtrak Economy Class 18:10 - 20:02$ 74.87
Amtrak Business Class 20:30 - 22:36£ 229
Amtrak Economy Class 22:00 - 00:04£ 94.96

Transportation from Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia

Facts about the transport from Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport59m
Earliest Departure1:40 AM
Latest Departure11:25 PM
Departures per day53
Distance163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, FlixBus, Linear Air, Yankee Trails

Popular Routes in USA

How to get from Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 3,011.35 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 21.69.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between Washington DC Union Station and Philadelphia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Washington DC Union Station and Philadelphia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 59m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 15m to reach Philadelphia.

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

Travelling between Washington DC Union Station and Philadelphia can be as cheap as USD 21.69 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 3,011.35 if you buy a Linear Air 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 Washington DC Union Station and Philadelphia ?

  • 46 from Washington DC to Philadelphia starting from 04:25 Washington DC Union Station until 22:00 Washington DC Union Station
  • 5 from Washington DC to Philadelphia starting from 01:40 Washington Union Station until 23:25 Washington Union Station
  • 2 from Washington DC to Philadelphia starting from 10:15 Washington Dulles Airport until 17:00 Washington Dulles Airport

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Washington DC to Philadelphia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 3,011.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Washington DC and Philadelphia

Linear Air

Bus

Travelling from Washington DC to Philadelphia 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 Washington DC and Philadelphia

FlixBus, Yankee Trails

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 Washington DC Union Station to Philadelphia?

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