Find bus tickets from Philadelphia to Washington DC

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Washington on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Union StationNo tags
OurBusBus
Spring Garden St & Front St
Stadium-Armory MetroNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:16 PM EST.

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.

40train per day
1h 56mAverage Duration
122 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$13 - $83Average Duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$13 - $602Average Duration1h 56m
18kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Washington start from $13. The average price for this route is around $30. 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 Philadelphia to Washington?

    The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Washington is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 122 miles (196 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, OurBus, BBBus.com.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Washington at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Washington generates an estimated 5 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 Philadelphia to Washington?

    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 6332 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
11/27
$25
11/28
$33
Today
$25
11/30
$40
12/01
$25
12/02
$21
12/03
$19
12/04
$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $92 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 $18 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus 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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

People from around the world trust Busbud