There are 9 ways to get from Effort to Washington by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Effort to Allentown Transportation Centertaxi
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 35m$192–852Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effort to Washingtoncar 193.6 mi
4h 36m$36–51Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Effort to High Bridgetaxi
- Take the train from High Bridge to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 27m$268–398Taxi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the taxi from Effort to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)taxi
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 9m$227–600Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mount Pocono to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 38m$131–784Bus
- Take the bus from William Penn Park and Ride to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2651
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
8h 59m$108–185Taxi, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the taxi from Effort to Eastontaxi
- Take the bus from Easton to Newark Airport Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 26m$1,058–1,889Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Bartonsville to New Yorkbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
5h 17m$169–670Taxi, bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the taxi from Effort to Allentown Transportation Centertaxi
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 22m$1,115–1,505
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effort to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Effort to Washington is to taxi and fly and subway which takes 3h 9m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Effort to Washington. However, there are services departing from Broadway at Center SB and arriving at Washington, DC via William Penn Park and Ride, Market St & 11th St and Philadelphia, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Effort and Washington is 219 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Effort to Washington without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $190 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Effort to Washington, including transfers.
Effort to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from William Penn Park and Ride station.
Effort to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effort to Washington is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Effort to Washington.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Washington.
What companies run services between Effort, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Effort to Washington, DC via Broadway at Center SB, William Penn P&R WB, William Penn Park and Ride, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 15th St, and Philadelphia, PA in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from High Bridge to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mount Pocono to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from William Penn Park and Ride to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
Bus from Easton to Newark Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
- Schedules at
- Trans-Bridge Lines Schedules
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Bartonsville to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $110–240
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