Washington to Philadelphia bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 42 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Washington at 00:05h, arriving at Philadelphia at 03:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 02:15h the following day.
Departure station and country
Washington, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Philadelphia, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
140 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 05min
Total Departures
42
Popular Operators
FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price
$14
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Washington to Philadelphia:
Traveling by coach from Washington to Philadelphia
The shortest travel distance between Washington and Philadelphia is 140 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 11:00 has a travel time of 02:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:25h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and 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 Philadelphia earlier, there
are 5 overnight coaches and 1 overnight train departing from Washington to Philadelphia.
The overnight journeys start at 21:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 00:06
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Philadelphia:
Bus companies operating the Washington to Philadelphia route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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