The average bus between Washington DC and Allentown takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Allentown. 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 Washington DC and Allentown. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 12:13 PM which arrives into Allentown at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia, PA and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Allentown station via Philadelphia, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Washington DC to Allentown bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Allentown bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
The distance between Washington DC and Allentown is 231.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a bus from Washington, DC to Allentown Transportation Center via Philadelphia, PA, 15th St/City Hall, Drexel Station at 30th St, and Philadelphia 30th St Station in around 5h 46m.
