There are 5 ways to get from Delaware Valley to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ridley Park to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 24m$33–73Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 54m$22–43Drive 124.3 mi
- Drive from Delaware Valley to Washingtoncar 124.3 mi
2h 23m$23–33Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 42m$88–703Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 32m$315–711
Delaware Valley to Washington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delaware Valley to Washington is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Delaware Valley to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Delaware Valley to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Ridley Park and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Delaware Valley and Washington is 125 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.
The best way to get from Delaware Valley to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Delaware Valley to Washington, including transfers.
Delaware Valley to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Ridley Park station.
The best way to get from Delaware Valley to Washington is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 3h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $750 and takes 2h 42m.
Delaware Valley to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delaware Valley to Washington is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Delaware Valley to Washington.
What companies run services between Delaware Valley, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Ridley Park to Washington Union Station via Wilmington in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–700
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Ridley Park to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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