There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Coatesville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville StationKeystone Service
3h 48m$32–650Drive 111.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Coatesville111.1 mi
2h 15m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville StationKeystone Service
6h 7m$34–65Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
3h 29m$87–542Bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from 2nd St & Green St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Center104
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS135
7h 32m$32–56Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Take the taxi from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Coatesville
3h 41m$197–588
Washington to Coatesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Coatesville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Coatesville is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Coatesville. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS via 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Coatesville station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Coatesville Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Coatesville is 172 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Coatesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Washington to Coatesville, including transfers.
Washington to Coatesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Coatesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Coatesville is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus and line 135 bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Coatesville, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Coatesville Station via 30th Street Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS via Philadelphia, 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 2nd St & Green St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Lancaster City Cabs
- Phone
- +1 717-824-4488
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Coatesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Coatesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Coatesville is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Washington to Coatesville.
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