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

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

today
$21
tomorrow
$18
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$11
Thursday
$11
Friday
$15
Saturday
$15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 6:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $21
Greyhound US 5h 25m 5:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:55 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $21
FlixBus 2h 50m 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:35 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $22
Greyhound US 3h 15m 3:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:45 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $22
BBBus USA 3h 0m 7:30 AM Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE 10:30 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Premium Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      3h 0m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      7:20 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Central Bus Station
      10:20 AM
      Philadelphia
      Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
      0 mi
      Economy
      $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 55m 6:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $18
Greyhound US 4h 10m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 10m 8:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 3h 25m 9:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $21
BBBus USA 3h 0m 7:30 AM Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE 10:30 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Premium Economy $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $-8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 3h 5m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      7:05 PM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      10:10 PM
      Philadelphia
      IRS Building
      0 mi
      Economy
      $26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 55m 6:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Philadelphia IRS Building  Economy $21
Greyhound US 4h 10m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $23
FlixBus 3h 25m 9:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $24
Greyhound US 5h 25m 5:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $24
FlixBus 2h 45m 6:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 3h 40m 12:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:40 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $11
Peter Pan Bus Lines 4h 0m 3:00 PM Washington, DC Union Station 7:00 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $11
Greyhound US 5h 25m 5:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:55 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $19
Greyhound US 4h 10m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $19
FlixBus 2h 45m 6:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Peter Pan Bus Lines 3h 40m 12:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:40 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $11
Peter Pan Bus Lines 3h 40m 9:00 PM Washington, DC Union Station 12:40 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $11
Greyhound US 5h 25m 5:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:55 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $20
Greyhound US 4h 10m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $20
FlixBus 2h 45m 6:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
OurBus 3h 40m 5:20 PM Washington, DC Armory Metro 9:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Basic $15
FlixBus 2h 45m 6:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $24
Greyhound US 3h 55m 6:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $24
BBBus USA 3h 5m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Exxon New York Ave NE 8:35 PM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Premium Economy $26
Peter Pan Bus Lines 3h 40m 12:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:40 AM Philadelphia 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
OurBus 3h 10m 4:50 AM Washington, DC Armory Metro 8:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Basic $15
OurBus 3h 30m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Armory Metro 9:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Basic $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia is $11 on 2/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 40 daily buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Philadelphia.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 65 buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia, with 27 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Peter Pan Bus Lines that travel 26 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 12:00 AM
Latest Bus 5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 26 Ø
Distance 121.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Peter Pan Bus Lines, BBBus USA and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

Every day, 26 buses from 5 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$29
Monday 02/09
$18
Tuesday 02/10
$21
Wednesday 02/11
$21
Thursday 02/12
$11
Friday 02/13
$15
Saturday 02/14
$15
Sunday 02/15
$15
Monday 02/16
$26
Tuesday 02/17
$23
Wednesday 02/18
$11
Thursday 02/19
$18
Friday 02/20
$21
Saturday 02/21
$19
Sunday 02/22
$14
Monday 02/23
$22
Tuesday 02/24
$11
Wednesday 02/25
$22
Thursday 02/26
$11
Friday 02/27
$21
Saturday 02/28
$11
Sunday 03/01
$22
Monday 03/02
$17
Tuesday 03/03
Wednesday 03/04
$21
Thursday 03/05
$22
Friday 03/06
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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 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, 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 2/3/2026

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 3h 15m
Earliest Bus 3:30 AM
Last Bus 6:40 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 2/3/2026

BBBus USA from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

BBBus USA

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

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 5:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 1/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Philadelphia

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

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 3h 40m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Washington, DC starts at 12:00 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Philadelphia starts at 5:30 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 Washington, DC Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, 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 Washington, DC and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Philadelphia 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia 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 Washington, DC Philadelphia 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 Washington, DC Philadelphia 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Philadelphia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 26 daily trips between Washington, DC and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Washington, DC to Philadelphia?

Prices and availability for 26 trips between Washington, DC and Philadelphia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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