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The average bus between Reading and Washington DC takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Reading and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 3:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrisburg Bus Station and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Reading to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Reading and Washington DC is 186.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Reading to Washington DC via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 31m.
