There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Ellendale by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Ebbus 303
6h 36m$31–621Drive 98 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Ellendalecar 98 mi
2h 6m$18–26Train, line 010 bus, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to 10Th St @ King Stbus 010
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Ebbus 303
7h 18m$35–70Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Ebbus 303
7h 40m$22–42Bus, line 010 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to 10Th St @ King Stbus 010
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Ebbus 303
7h 52m$20–33Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Washington DC to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Ebbus 303
8h 22m$20–33
Washington to Ellendale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ellendale is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ellendale is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ellendale. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Eb via Amtrak Station @ Front-French, 11Th St @ King St and Dover Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Ellendale is 195 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ellendale without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Washington to Ellendale, including transfers.
Washington to Ellendale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ellendale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ellendale is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Washington to Ellendale.
There are 83+ hotels available in Ellendale.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ellendale, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Eb via Amtrak Station @ Front-French, 10Th St @ King St, 11Th St @ King St, and Dover Transit Center in around 7h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Dover Transit Center to Del Rt 16 @ Ponder Ave Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Newark Train Station to 10Th St @ King St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.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 Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington DC to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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