There are 6 ways to get from Dresher to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Washington to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 42m$38–663Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 58m$27–49Drive 149.4 mi
- Drive from Dresher to Washingtoncar 149.4 mi
2h 53m$28–40Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Fort Washington to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 12m$88–663Bus via Plymouth Meeting Mall
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
6h 27m$46–109Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Fort Washington to Suburban Stationtrain
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 6m$960–1,216
Dresher to Washington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dresher to Washington is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dresher to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresher to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Dr & Office Center Dr - FS and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresher to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Fort Washington and arriving at Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Dresher and Washington is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dresher to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Dresher to Washington, including transfers.
Dresher to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Dresher to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Fort Washington station.
The best way to get from Dresher to Washington is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Dresher, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Dr & Office Center Dr - FS to Washington Union Station via Fort Washington Railroad Station, Fort Washington, Suburban Station, and 30th Street Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Fort Washington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Fort Washington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Fort Washington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Dresher to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Dresher to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresher to Washington is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Dresher to Washington.
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