The average bus between Reading and Washington DC takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. 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 twice daily between Reading and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 11:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 3:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia Bus Station and take an average of 6h 29m. 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 DC station via Philadelphia Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Reading to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Reading and Washington DC is 186.2 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Reading to Washington DC via Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 5h 33m.