How to travel from Dallas to Philadelphia, United States of America

The distance between Dallas and Philadelphia is around 1,310 miles (2,108km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Dallas to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Philadelphia (PHL)

Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 1 others

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Bus via Lynchburg

Take the bus to Lynchburg then Union Station Parking Garage and then to Philadelphia PA.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $305

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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Distance1,460 miles (2,350km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dallas and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Dallas to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $100 and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $335.

The distance between Dallas and Philadelphia is around 1,310 miles (2,108km).

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dallas and Philadelphia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dallas to Philadelphia is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between Dallas and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dallas and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dallas to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela Express and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Dallas and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 16h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dallas and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dallas to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Richmond. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Greyhound USA, Virginia Breeze and Megabus run regular bus services between Dallas and Philadelphia. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dallas and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dallas and Philadelphia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Dallas and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.

The flight from Dallas to Philadelphia typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL).

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dallas and Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,460 miles (2,350km) by road and it will take around 24h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dallas to Philadelphia is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $100.

How do I get from Dallas to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Dallas and Philadelphia

Transport options from Dallas to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Philadelphia (PHL) + 6 similar
4h 30m
$335
hourly2,108km (1,310 miles)
Fly5hrs
$100
hourly2,144km (1,332 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
$360
hourly2,123km (1,319 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train4h 55m
$420
hourly2,136km (1,327 miles)
Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA), Train5h 25m
$265
hourly2,388km (1,484 miles)
Fly to Newark (EWR), Train5h 55m
$250
every 4 hours2,368km (1,472 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train6hrs
$380
hourly2,177km (1,353 miles)
Bus via Lynchburg + 1 similar
1 day 10h
$225
once daily2,458km (1,527 miles)
Bus1 day 10h
$220
once daily2,525km (1,569 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$305
once daily3,037km (1,887 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station2 days
$250
6 times a week3,268km (2,031 miles)
Drive
24h 10m
$145
on demand2,350km (1,460 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia