What is the cheapest way to get from Penn St to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Penn St to Washington is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penn St to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Penn St to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Penn St and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Penn St to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Clifton-Aldan and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Penn St to Washington?

The distance between Penn St and Washington is 142 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.

How do I travel from Penn St to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Penn St to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $18 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Penn St to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Penn St to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penn St to Washington train from?

Penn St to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Penn St to Washington?

The best way to get from Penn St to Washington is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 5h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Penn St to Washington train arrive?

Penn St to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Penn St to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Penn St to Washington is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Penn St to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Washington.

Penn St to Washington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Penn St to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or subway

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
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 40m
$18–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
5h 27m
$20–50
Drive 128.8 mi
1. Drive from Penn St to Washingtoncar 128.8 mi
2h 30m
$24–34
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 11m
$85–650
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 8m
$273–660

Penn St to Washington by foot and train (Amtrak)

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Penn St, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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