Philadelphia to Washington bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 14 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia at 00:30h, arriving at Washington at 03:15h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:50h, arriving at 03:55h the following day.
Departure station and country
Philadelphia, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Washington, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
140 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 05min
Total Departures
14
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$37
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Philadelphia to Washington
The shortest travel distance between Philadelphia and Washington is 140 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 02:40h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Washington earlier, there
are 4 overnight coaches from Philadelphia to Washington.
The overnight coaches depart between 22:00 and 23:50 and arrive between 00:40 and 03:55
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Philadelphia to Washington route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1336 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 1336 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Philadelphia to Washington. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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