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

today

$29

tomorrow

$22

Sunday

$21

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 5m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:55 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Greyhound US	5h 30m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 40m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	4h 0m	9:00 AM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Washington, DC via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	2:45 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	6:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 40m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 40m	9:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	3:20 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	5:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 30m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	5:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	2h 50m	3:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
BBBus USA	2h 40m	12:40 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Premium Economy	$25	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:40:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	2:45 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 20m	5:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Greyhound US	4h 5m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	9:55 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	2h 50m	3:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
BBBus USA	2h 40m	12:40 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	5:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 30m	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	6:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	2h 55m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
FlixBus	2h 50m	3:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/9/2025 3:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
BBBus USA	2h 20m	7:30 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	9:50 PM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	5:10 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 5m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	9:55 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:50:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Greyhound US	3h 20m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	11:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	2h 50m	10:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
BBBus USA	2h 40m	12:40 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:40:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC is $17 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Washington, DC

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily buses from Philadelphia to Washington, DC. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 50 buses from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Washington, DC, with 37 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 28 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Washington, DC starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	121.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Peter Pan Bus Lines and BBBus USA

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Every day, 28 buses from 4 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$29

Saturday 12/06

$22

Sunday 12/07

$21

Monday 12/08

$21

Tuesday 12/09

$18

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$21

Friday 12/12

$22

Saturday 12/13

$19

Sunday 12/14

$21

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$22

Wednesday 12/17

$23

Thursday 12/18

$22

Friday 12/19

$24

Saturday 12/20

$18

Sunday 12/21

$21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$24

Wednesday 12/24

$24

Thursday 12/25

$25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

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

With a price starting from $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

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 Philadelphia to Washington, DC 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 Philadelphia to Washington, DC, 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 buses from Philadelphia to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Washington, DC from our users.

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Peter Pan Bus Lines from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the Peter Pan Bus Lines bus route Philadelphia to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

Central Bus 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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Philadelphia Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 3h 55m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $47. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC is offered by BBBus USA and takes 2h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Philadelphia starts at 1:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Washington, DC starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Washington, DC 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 Philadelphia to Washington, DC bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Washington, DC 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 traveling 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 Philadelphia to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

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

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 Philadelphia and to Washington, DC

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