There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Media by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to MediaMed
3hBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
5h 19m$20–50Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Media124.9 mi
2h 23m$23–33Fly 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 Penn Medicine Station to Media
2h 36mBus via 69th St Transit Center
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 52m$29–53Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 37m$272–658Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- 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
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Media
4h 18m$107–474
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Media is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Media is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Media. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Baltimore Pk & Monroe St via 2nd St & Green St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Media. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Media via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Washington and Media is 148 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Media without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Washington to Media, including transfers.
Washington to Media bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Media train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Media is to train which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Media, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Media via Gray 30th St Station in around 3h. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Media
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Media
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Media bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Media train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Media is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Washington to Media.
There are 901+ hotels available in Media.