Bus Washington, DC to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

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

$20

Sunday

$23

Monday

$21

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

Thursday

$19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 25m	5:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	6:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 10m	8:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 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	6:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 20m	10:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:00 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 10m	12:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 50m	2:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 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	5:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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	$25	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 10m	8:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 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	6:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	5:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:55 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	2h 50m	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:35 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 45m	5:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 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	5:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 45m	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:40 AM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:55:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	3h 40m	8:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:40 AM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	4h 0m	1:55 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:55 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:55:00 PM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Peter Pan Bus Lines	4h 10m	3:55 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:05 PM	Philadelphia	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from Peter Pan Bus Lines goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/9/2025 3:55:00 PM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 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 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:00 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	6:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:15:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 10m	8:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 45m	1:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:05:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 AM to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia is $19 on 12/11/2025. 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 39 daily buses from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Philadelphia.

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

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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 in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	30 Ø
Distance	121.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Peter Pan Bus Lines and BBBus USA

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

Every day, 30 buses from 4 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 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

$21

Saturday 12/06

$20

Sunday 12/07

$23

Monday 12/08

$21

Tuesday 12/09

$24

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

$21

Saturday 12/13

$24

Sunday 12/14

$22

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$22

Wednesday 12/17

$24

Thursday 12/18

$20

Friday 12/19

$20

Saturday 12/20

$20

Sunday 12/21

$26

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$29

Thursday 12/25

$25

Friday 12/26

$25

Saturday 12/27

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 $19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Peter Pan Bus Lines from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$24
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:55 AM
Last Bus	3:55 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

BBBus USA from Washington, DC to Philadelphia

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	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

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.

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 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

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 $19 and takes 3h 55m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $42. 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 30 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 $29. 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 12:45 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 11:30 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.

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

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

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