There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Valley Forge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 31m$47–668Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Valley Forge136.1 mi
2h 49m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
6h 31m$27–54Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 125 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 30th St - FS to Plaza at King of Prussia
3h 54m$80–531Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 31m$32–56Subway 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 Valley Forge
3h 55m$107–473
Washington to Valley Forge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Valley Forge is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Valley Forge is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Valley Forge. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - MBNS via JFK Blvd & 30th St - FS and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Valley Forge is 159 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Valley Forge without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Washington to Valley Forge, including transfers.
Washington to Valley Forge bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Valley Forge is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 31m.
Washington to Valley Forge bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Valley Forge is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Washington to Valley Forge.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. 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
- 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
- +1 202 466 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from JFK Blvd & 30th St - FS to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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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