There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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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 Exton AmtrakKeystone Service
3h 30m$31–647Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Exton122.3 mi
2h 35m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to ExtonPao
6h 12mSubway 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 (LNS) to Exton
3h 54m$237–638Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 59m$32–48Fly 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 Exton Amtrak
4h 31m$99–667
Washington to Exton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Exton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Exton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Exton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Exton Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Exton is 161 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Exton without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Washington to Exton, including transfers.
Washington to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Exton is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Exton Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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
- $27–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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
- 48 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
- $23–40
- 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
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Exton is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Washington to Exton.
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