There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elyria by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DCA - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Stationtrain
4h 4m$133–822Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
11h 55m$50–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Floridian
11h 24m$100–390Drive 373.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elyriacar 373.2 mi
6h 47m$69–99Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane IAD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Stationtrain
5h 40m$74–467Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BWI - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Stationtrain
5h 20m$144–1,024
Washington to Elyria by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elyria is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elyria is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Elyria Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Elyria is 348 miles. The road distance is 375.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elyria without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $100 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Washington to Elyria, including transfers.
Washington to Elyria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elyria is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $100 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elyria, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Elyria Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–390 and the journey takes 11h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Elyria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Washington to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elyria is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Washington to Elyria.
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