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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

2 h 50 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

199 km

Cheap tickets

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 £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 17 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.

Infobus0
19:303h55
Philadelphia, PA
23:25Washington, DC
£271One-way
0 changes
Infobus0
09:153h55
Philadelphia, PA
13:10Washington, DC
£271One-way
0 changes
Infobus0
16:303h55
Philadelphia, PA
20:25Washington, DC
£271One-way
0 changes
Infobus0
11:153h55
Philadelphia, PA
15:10Washington, DC
£271One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:152h50
Philadelphia, PA
13:05Washington, DC
£311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Flight

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

£443

Average Price

4h 5m

average duration

3h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 32m

average duration

Fastest

2h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 7m

average duration

5h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 12 May
Last updated at 12:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greyhoundundefined · undefined13:45 Philadelphia, PA
4h40
18:25 Washington, DC1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:15 Philadelphia, PA
2h50
17:05 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
greyhound15:45 Philadelphia, PA
5h20
21:05 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
greyhound16:35 Philadelphia, PA
3h55
20:30 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:00 Philadelphia, PA
3h15
22:15 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
greyhound19:20 Philadelphia, PA
3h40
23:00 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:15 Philadelphia, PA
3h05
23:20 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
ams_infobus020:30 Philadelphia, PA
3h55
00:25 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:10 Philadelphia, PA
2h50
00:00 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
greyhound21:55 Philadelphia, PA
4h05
02:00 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:25 Philadelphia, PA
2h50
01:15 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
ams_infobus023:30 Philadelphia, PA
3h55
03:25 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Tuesday 13 May
greyhound00:30 Philadelphia, PA
3h20
03:50 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:45 Philadelphia, PA
2h50
08:35 Washington, DC0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:10 Philadelphia, PA
2h50
10:00 Washington, DC0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
199 km
Average bus duration
3h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
15
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
2h 50m
First bus
14:45
Last bus
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Find the best coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus from £18. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: £18
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC

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Washington
The major coach station for departures in Philadelphia is Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St for your trip from Philadelphia to Washington.
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Distance to city center
2 km
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  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park)
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The major coach station for arrivals in Washington is Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station for your trip to Washington from Philadelphia.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
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Car connection
Massachusetts Ave NE
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Shake Shack (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
  • Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
Washington, Stadium-Armory Station + Bus Bay F
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