Find cheap bus tickets from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Philadelphia on April 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Peter PanBus
Washington
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)Cheapest
FlixBusBus
Union Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Union Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Union Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 52 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day
1h 52mAverage Duration
122 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceCHF 11 - CHF 110Average Duration3h 40m
5kg CO₂e
Average PriceCHF 11 - CHF 339Average Duration1h 52m
18kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Philadelphia start from CHF 11. The average price for this route is around CHF 26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Washington to Philadelphia?

    The average bus trip duration from Washington to Philadelphia is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 122 miles (196 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan, OurBus, BBBus.com.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Philadelphia at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Washington to Philadelphia generates an estimated 4.883400000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Washington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6431 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
CHF 17
04/22
CHF 17
Today
CHF 19
04/24
CHF 19
04/25
CHF 19
04/26
CHF 19
04/27
CHF 17
04/28
CHF 15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Apr 28, 2026 with a price of CHF 15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 15 to CHF 33 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 15 which is on 2026-04-28.

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 Washington, DC, US to Philadelphia, PA?

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