Washington DC to Philadelphia

Washington DC to Philadelphia

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Best Options

 
$251
 
 
$421

Other Options

Washington DC to Philadelphia Schedule

Washington DC to Philadelphia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Megabus USA Standard AC 00:20 - 02:15$ 35.57
Amtrak Business Class 03:15 - 05:10$ 51.99
Amtrak Business Class 05:55 - 07:30$ 52.44
Amtrak Business Class 06:25 - 08:27$ 79.53
Amtrak Business Class 09:20 - 11:17$ 145.74
Amtrak Economy Class 11:55 - 13:52$ 53.11
Amtrak Economy Class 13:05 - 15:00$ 90.79
Amtrak Economy Class 14:35 - 16:31$ 41.33
Amtrak Business Class 17:05 - 18:56$ 130.92
Amtrak Economy Class 19:57 - 21:51$ 131.74
Amtrak Economy Class 20:25 - 22:25$ 53.11
Amtrak Economy Class 22:00 - 00:06$ 76.15

Transportation from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Facts about the transport from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure12:20 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day6
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAllegiant Air, Amtrak, Frontier Airlines, Megabus USA, Spirit Air, United Airlines

How to get from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Travelling between Washington DC and Philadelphia 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 420.57 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 250.90.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Washington DC and Philadelphia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Washington DC and Philadelphia. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 1m to reach Philadelphia.

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

Travelling between Washington DC and Philadelphia can be as cheap as USD 250.90 if you opt for a Allegiant Air, Spirit Air flight and as expensive as USD 420.57 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 Washington DC and Philadelphia ?

  • 6 by flight from Washington DC to Philadelphia starting from 10:17 Baltimore Airport until 22:04 Washington Dulles Airport

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

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

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

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 Washington DC 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