Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 9
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Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
Stadium-Armory Metro
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 10
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Spring Garden St & Front St
Stadium-Armory Metro
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
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Union Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 11
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Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)
Washington
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 12
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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Union Station
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 13
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 14
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Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
Stadium-Armory Metro
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 15
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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108 Spring Garden St
2230 New York Ave NE
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199 Spring Garden St.
Union Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
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Union Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Washington
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to multiple reviews, customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service provided by the bus company. Issues mentioned include non-functioning air conditioning resulting in uncomfortably high temperatures inside the bus and chargers for mobile phones that do not work. Additionally, there were complaints about incorrect timing of buses, causing inconvenience and extra expenses for passengers who had to find alternative transportation options.
FlixBus Philadelphia Washington recent customer reviews
My flixbus journey today was unfortunately really bad. I have travelled with flixbus many times however this trip was awful. I was travelling from Philadelphia to Washington DC. The bus broke down in a gas station, in the centre lane of a multi lane highway, on the side of the highway and again at a gas station off the highway. The driver didn't communicate with the passengers at all and therefore we had no idea what was going on. When broken down for the final time, we had to wait 2 hours for alternative transport. The bus driver only communicated this about half an hour before the other bus was due to arrive. We then boarded the other bus which was now full and the air conditioning did not work. There was absolutely no communication from the driver of the first bus until he said that there was another one on its way. All of this lead to the journey taking 3 hours longer than expected (and the journey was only supposed to be 3 hours to begin with). Due to the late arrival, I was not able to check in at my accommodation as the desk had closed, I had to sort alternative arrangements costing me $31 on top of the $40 I had already spent on the room I could no longer use. Additionally, I had to get an Uber to the accommodation which cost $12 dollars because of the late arrival time, I could not safely make my way to my accommodation as I am not familiar with the area, it was late and I am a young female travelling alone.
I'm very disappointed with this journey and hope flixbus will try to resolve some of these issues.
Both buses were also dirty and the power outlets didn't work on either bus, and as stated before the AC was broken on the second bus leading to us travelling with the emergency exit on the roof open.
1 out of 5 stars
Rosie F.
The AC did not work, so the temperature in the bus was 90 degrees. The chargers for mobile phones did not work...
1 out of 5 stars
Glenn R.
We didn’t actually get the bus because we booked an 11am bus which was confirmed for 11am by email the day prior. A bus arrived just after 10am and we checked with the driver who waved us away. We had to walk to the greyhound station and catch and pay for another bus.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
Greyhound Philadelphia Washington recent customer reviews
The bus did not show up on time! I had somewhere to be, shortly after 5 PM when the bus was supposed to arrive. And then, there was no signage or information posted about the appropriate place to stand to catch the bus when I arrived. I didn’t hear one of the Greyhound employees when he allegedly screamed that the bus had arrived and was told to “hurry up” before I missed it when he had not given timely or proper notification of the bus’s arrival.
1 out of 5 stars
Briana H.
Philadelphia - no one is sure if they in the right waiting line. Use of PA system needed to know which bus is leaving when.
5 out of 5 stars
William K.
Absolutely useless! Multiple buses delayed with no staff around to give any assistance to passengers. Our bus stopped on the middle of the highway to eject a passenger which took an hour. It later stopped again and staff refused to leave because they said they could smell cannabis on the bus and we were told we would have to wait for a drugs dog to search the bus. Police never came. 3 hour trip took 5 hours due to poor judgement and bad organisation. Don't use Greyhound buses!
According to 38 reviews, Peter Pan received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $13
Peter Pan Philadelphia Washington recent customer reviews
Peter Pan over Greyhound in my opinion, this bus was a deal and I wish they ran more peter pan. I like that they kept the trip time significantly shorter and with less stops than the greyhound version of the same bus. Bus had plenty of space and the staff was also nice.
5 out of 5 stars
Dean L.
While I was impressed that the bus was on time, the bus driver was incredibly rude to several of the bus patrons, demanding complete silence whenever someone spoke, or at one point, coughed. He would get on the loud speaker and tell people to be quiet every time anyone got on the phone, regardless of whether or not they were loud. There were also two times during the ride where he was such an aggressive driver that other cars had to pull off the road to avoid a collision with the bus.
1 out of 5 stars
John L.
I was super confused at the bus station in Philly because i couldn't found my bus at the screen. Unfortunately, the staff wasn't really helpful by supporting me with that. Then, there was an announcement, that the bus will be 45 min late, but after 45 minutes, the bus didn't arrive and nobody knew when it will come.
Based on 119 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. BBBus.com ticket prices on this trip start at $27
With about 1 daily trips between Philadelphia and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.
OurBus Philadelphia Washington recent customer reviews
driver was good but seemed to have a lot of confusion and difficulty with matters regarding the situation.
2 out of 5 stars
Simon B.
My bad review mostly comes from the traffic that was experienced that day but the Wi-Fi on board needs serious improvement. My computer would connect but the connection was awful and I ended up losing work in the process.
1 out of 5 stars
Dean L.
It was my first time to send thierno bus comptant and I like it. The drive was kind smith passengers. The 30 minute délayé was due to roadster workshops and nobody complained.
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E - 10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F - Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US by bus
How far is Philadelphia from Washington?
The distance between the two cities is 124 miles (200 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Washington?
Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Washington leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?
Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, The White House, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/05
$23
11/06
$23
Today
$20
11/08
$20
11/09
$15
11/10
$15
11/11
$22
11/12
$20
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $15
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $81 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-09.
Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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