There are 7 ways to get from Washington to WPEN by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 20m$22–636Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
5h 46m$24–51Drive 143 mi
- Drive from Washington to WPEN143 mi
2h 59m$27–38Subway 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 (LNS) to WPEN
4h 12m$194–487Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 52m$32–50Fly 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 Suburban Station to Glenside
4h 28mSubway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Glenside
5h 8m
Washington to WPEN by train, tram, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to WPEN is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to WPEN is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to WPEN. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Michener Av & Roumfort Rd via 2nd St & Green St, 15th St & Market St and Olney Av & 13th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Washington and WPEN is 149 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to WPEN without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Washington to WPEN, including transfers.
Washington to WPEN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to WPEN is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 5h 46m.
Washington to WPEN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to WPEN is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Washington to WPEN.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and WPEN, 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.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $27–290
- 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
- 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Glenside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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