5.0
March 9, 2020 - Solo travel
Megabus
4.0
March 5, 2020 - Visiting family
Megabus
5.0
5.0
January 24, 2020 - Visiting friends
Megabus
Cheapest price | $11.00 |
Shortest Duration | 2h 50m |
Trips per day | 6 |
Bus lines | 3 |
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $27.55 was the low point for bus fares from Philadelphia to Washington. Buses from Washington DC to Philadelphia are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $27.55 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 4 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $4.71 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 4 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 123 miles (198 kilometers) from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the bus.
Because many passengers travel from Philadelphia to Washington DC at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Philadelphia to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Philadelphia to Washington DC every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 4 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Philadelphia to Washington DC; ticket prices start at $19.00.
There are 3 bus lines from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Washington, District of Columbia. With 4 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 4 | 4h 0m | $28.91 |
Martz | 2 | 5h 22m | $29.68 |
Peter Pan Lines | 2 | 2h 51m | $25.40 |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has two bus stations with service to Washington, District of Columbia:
All buses from Philadelphia arrive at one main station in Washington, District of Columbia:
Overall score for buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
(Based on 68 ratings and reviews)
5.0
March 9, 2020 - Solo travel
Megabus
4.0
March 5, 2020 - Visiting family
Megabus
5.0
5.0
January 24, 2020 - Visiting friends
Megabus
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