There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 52m$38–98Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Extoncar 122.6 mi
2h 38m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 53m$51–108Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
4h 50m$961–1,324
Washington DC to Exton by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Exton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Exton. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Exton. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Washington DC and Exton is 162 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Exton without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Washington DC to Exton, including transfers.
Washington DC to Exton bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Exton is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Exton Amtrak via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Exton bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Exton is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington DC to Exton.
There are 135+ hotels available in Exton.