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Bus routes from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, PA

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The quickest bus trip from Washington to Philadelphia takes 2 hours 35 minutes.
The bus route from Washington to Philadelphia covers 221 km. FlixBus can bring you from Washington to Philadelphia in 2 hours 35 minutes.
You can get from Washington to Philadelphia for as little as $42.98. On average, tickets for this connection cost $43.98.
There are 8 rides daily from Washington to Philadelphia. The fastest bus on this connection has 1 stop(s).
You can buy your bus ticket from Washington to Philadelphia choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
You can book your bus ticket for FlixBus from as little as $42.98. You can buy your ticket most easily on our website or in the app. Book in time to get the best price.

Find the cheapest buses from Washington to Philadelphia

Looking for cheap tickets from Washington to Philadelphia? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Washington and Philadelphia is 221 km, which takes a minimum of 2 hours 35 minutes.
FlixBus has a large network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Philadelphia. Tickets for this connection cost $43.98 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $42.98. The lowest price for this connection is $42.98, but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full.

So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from Washington to Philadelphia

With 8 rides per day, it’s easy to fit a trip to Philadelphia into your schedule.

The bus takes a minimum of 2 hours 35 minutes and you can expect 1 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too. If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $42.98 for a ticket between Washington and Philadelphia , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of $43.98. That’s a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane!

What’s more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport. We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from Washington

Washington is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 75 connections departing every day from 5 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arrival in Philadelphia

With 8 bus stations, Philadelphia is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Philadelphia you can pick one of the 78 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Washington to Philadelphia

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - our entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

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