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National Air and Space Museum
Vast air and space museum displaying historic aircraft, spacecraft and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£21
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£26
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
2 h 55 m
Buses on 21 Oct
14
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 14 buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, including 13 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBusBuses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 199 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 199 km |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC coaches for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:05 Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h55 | 6:00 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8602P | 4:50 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3h25 | 8:15 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8603P | 7:00 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3h40 | 10:40 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8607P | 9:00 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 4h40 | 13:40 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 12:50 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h30 | 18:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 17:45 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 15:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h25 | 18:55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 20:05 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h05 | 21:55 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h45 | 21:15 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 22:35 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h40 | 0:40 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 21 October | |||||
![]() | 0:05 Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 3:20 Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8600P | 1:50 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 3h25 | 5:15 Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Vast air and space museum displaying historic aircraft, spacecraft and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Museum exploring the history, culture and contributions of African Americans through powerful exhibitions.
Leading art museum with European and American masterpieces, sculpture garden and free permanent collection.
Grand landscaped park linking memorials, museums and monuments, ideal for walking and classic city views.
Historic waterfront district with cobbled streets, canal paths, shops and scenic walks by the Potomac.
Vibrant neighbourhood known for murals, music venues, independent shops and one of the city’s liveliest streets.
Half-smoke sausage, usually smoked pork and beef, served on a bun with chilli and toppings. It is a long-standing Washington street food linked to the city’s carry-outs.
Mumbo sauce is a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy condiment popular with fried chicken and chips in Washington carry-outs. It is a distinctive local takeaway staple.
Jumbo slice is an oversized pizza slice sold late at night in Washington, especially around nightlife areas. It is a local post-night-out food ritual.
Polished American dining with a focus on seasonal produce and Chesapeake influences. Sophisticated setting suited to a celebratory meal.
Refined Mid-Atlantic seafood restaurant known for oyster dishes, crab, and seasonal ingredients. Elegant but approachable atmosphere in Penn Quarter.
Beloved bakery and café serving Ethiopian coffee, pastries, and light meals. Relaxed community feel in Adams Morgan.
Washington is pricier than many US cities for hotels and dining near central sights, though museums are often free and public transport is reasonably priced.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants if service is not included, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or up to 10% in cafés.
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Most Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food courts and restaurants available inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal.
Available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
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