Philadelphia to Washington DC

Philadelphia to Washington DC

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Philadelphia to Washington DC Schedule

Philadelphia to Washington DC Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Amtrak Economy Class 00:30 - 02:32$ 22.41
Megabus USA Standard AC 02:50 - 06:45$ 35.49
Megabus USA Standard AC 05:50 - 09:45$ 35.49
American Airlines Economy #AA561806:39 - 07:49$ 378.07
Megabus USA Standard AC 08:55 - 12:50$ 29.99
American Airlines Economy #AA528811:52 - 12:59$ 416.34
Amtrak Business Class 13:13 - 14:58$ 86.74
Amtrak Business Class 14:16 - 16:21$ 116.93
Amtrak Business Class 16:32 - 18:34$ 95.73
Amtrak Business Class 19:20 - 21:04$ 233.42
Frontier Airlines Economy 21:12 - 11:49$ 277.98
Amtrak Business Class 23:33 - 01:30$ 189.10

Transportation from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Facts about the transport from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:50 AM
Latest Departure10:33 PM
Departures per day3
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAllegiant Air, Amtrak, Frontier Airlines, Megabus USA, Spirit Air

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 360.47 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 309.76.

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 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 10h 12m 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 309.76 if you opt for a Spirit Air flight and as expensive as USD 360.47 if you buy a Frontier Airlines, Spirit 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 Philadelphia and Washington DC ?

  • 3 by flight from Philadelphia to Washington DC starting from 07:20 Philadelphia Airport until 14:18 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