What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $240 and takes 21h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Springfield to Washington?

The distance between Springfield and Washington is 691 miles. The road distance is 767.7 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $130 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Springfield to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Washington bus from?

Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Washington train from?

Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Washington?

The best way to get from Springfield to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Springfield to Washington bus arrive?

Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:13 PM in Springfield and 1:13 PM in Washington.

Where does the Springfield to Washington train arrive?

Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Springfield to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Washington?

Book your Springfield to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Springfield to Washington - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)SPI - DCA
6h 7m
$156–820
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)SPI - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
5h 19m
$86–959
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
21h 39m
$136–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
21h 50m
$111–238
Drive 763.2 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Washington763.2 mi
13h 21m
$140–202
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)STL - DCA
5h 42m
$213–1,154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
24h 14m
$196–387

Springfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 39m.

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