Bus Philadelphia to Washington, DC and return

Bus ticket prices from Philadelphia to Washington, DC or from Washington, DC to Philadelphia normally start from $5.00. This is hard to beat for the distance covered. But, when riding the bus, ticket prices are just the tip of the iceberg. With our smart bus search you'll find the ideal travel option. Just pick one of the offers by Greyhound US, megabus US, OurBus and Busbud. The quickest bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia only takes 2h 35m. Just click "Find Now" to see all available options and take your pick!

Current ticket prices

There's two things to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect bus. Number one is to compare prices. For the trip Philadelphia - Washington, DC, fares currently start from $5.00. It normally depends on whether you book in advance or too short notice. Number two is to compare travel times since there can be significant differences. While OurBus only needs 2h 35m for the whole journey, you might have to spend more hours on the road with other companies.

More on bus features and services

Finding a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia to Washington, DC can become quite a chore if you don’t know where to look. We created CheckMyBus with that in mind: to help you find the right bus! You can check and compare all the offers available and pick the perfect bus! Go for the quickest bus if you need to get there fast, pick the cheapest one if you want to travel without breaking the bank or select the one that offers the best on-board amenities.

While carry-on baggage, air conditioning and ample legroom are becoming the norm on most buses, some carriers go the extra mile and offer modern appliances such as USB ports (sometimes in every single row) or free wireless internet. Just enter your point of departure, destination and your preferred date of travel and let our smart bus search engine start comparing the best bus operators. For instance, when you take a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, free wireless internet can be found on board most buses operated by Greyhound US.

We’ll help you pick the best offer so that your bus trip from Philadelphia to Washington, DC and back is as, or even more comfortable than taking the train or flying.