There are 8 ways to get from Arlington County to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton AmtrakKeystone Service
4h 9m$34–672Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington County to Exton126.5 mi
2h 42m$24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to ExtonPao
7h 31mFly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
3h 11m$91–581Subway, train
- Take the subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformO / ...
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
4h 44m$31–271Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2605 / ...
7h 49m$34–63Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Take the taxi from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Exton
3h 43m$322–637Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
5h 2m$284–672
Arlington County to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Exton. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Exton. However, there are services departing from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Arlington County and Exton is 167 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Exton without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Arlington County to Exton, including transfers.
Arlington County to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington County to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Exton Amtrak via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Philadelphia twice daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington County to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Arlington County to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Exton is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Arlington County to Exton.
There are 125+ hotels available in Exton.
























