Bus and Coach from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Peter Pan Bus Lines for the next days.

today

£16

tomorrow

£15

Sunday

£18

Monday

£16

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	05:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/12/2025 05:30:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	4h 10m	10:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/12/2025 10:55:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	06:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:00:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 10m	08:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/12/2025 08:35:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
BBBus USA	3h 0m	07:30	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	10:30	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£19	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	18:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:10	Philadelphia, PA	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	£15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 06/12/2025 18:15:00 to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 10m	12:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	15:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 06/12/2025 12:35:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 50m	14:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:35	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 20m	10:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	15:00	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:40:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
BBBus USA	3h 0m	07:30	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	10:30	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£19	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:30:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	05:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/12/2025 05:30:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
BBBus USA	3h 0m	07:30	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	10:30	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£19	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
BBBus USA	3h 5m	17:30	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	20:35	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£19	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/12/2025 17:30:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	2h 45m	06:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/12/2025 06:00:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 10m	08:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/12/2025 08:35:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	18:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:10	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 08/12/2025 18:15:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	05:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 08/12/2025 05:30:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	2h 50m	00:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	03:35	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 08/12/2025 00:45:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	3h 10m	08:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 08/12/2025 08:35:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 45m	05:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	09:40	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 08/12/2025 05:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 45m	05:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	09:40	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 09/12/2025 05:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 45m	07:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:40	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 09/12/2025 07:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 40m	08:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:40	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	4h 0m	13:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:55	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 09/12/2025 13:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	4h 10m	15:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 09/12/2025 15:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 20m	10:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	15:00	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 11/12/2025 10:40:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	18:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:10	Philadelphia, PA	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 11/12/2025 18:15:00 to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	2h 45m	01:05	Washington, DC	Union Station	03:50	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 11/12/2025 01:05:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	06:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 11/12/2025 06:00:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
BBBus USA	3h 0m	07:30	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	10:30	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£19	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 11/12/2025 07:30:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is £14 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily coaches from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 70 coaches from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA, with 34 offers.

Facts about coaches from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 30 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	30 Ø
Distance	195.9 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Peter Pan Bus Lines and BBBus USA

Cheapest coach connections from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Every day, 30 buses from 4 coach companies leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£16

Saturday 06/12

£15

Sunday 07/12

£18

Monday 08/12

£16

Tuesday 09/12

£18

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

£14

Friday 12/12

£16

Saturday 13/12

£18

Sunday 14/12

£17

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£17

Wednesday 17/12

£18

Thursday 18/12

£15

Friday 19/12

£15

Saturday 20/12

£15

Sunday 21/12

£19

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£22

Thursday 25/12

£19

Friday 26/12

£19

Saturday 27/12

£21

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £14, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, with £14. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Central Coach Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA bus

How much does a Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA bus trip is available from £14 and takes 3h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA?

The connection Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £31. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Philadelphia, PA from Washington, DC take?

The quickest coach from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA?

The earliest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Washington, DC at 00:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA?

The latest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Washington, DC at 23:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

What can I take with me on the bus to Philadelphia, PA from Washington, DC?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Washington, DC Philadelphia, PA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Philadelphia, PA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Philadelphia, PA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Philadelphia, PA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!