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Washington DC to Reading buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Reading takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 57m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Washington DC to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 59m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Washington DC to Reading bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Washington DC and Reading. The earliest departure is at 10:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 10:48 AM which arrives into Reading at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAFlixbus USA16h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAFlixbus USA7h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAFlixbus USA7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAFlixbus USA7h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Reading via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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