There are 7 ways to get from Arlington County to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 56m$87–146Drive 127.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington County to Extoncar 127.1 mi
2h 44m$24–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Extontrain Pao
6h 58m$50–107Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
3h 24m$89–576Subway, train
- Take the subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
4h 49m$81–136Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
7h 27m$28–49Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
5h 3m$968–1,230
Arlington County to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Exton. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Exton. However, there are services departing from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Arlington County and Exton is 165 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Exton without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Arlington County to Exton, including transfers.
Arlington County to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington County to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Exton is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Exton Amtrak via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to Exton Square Mall & County Library via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Arlington County to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Arlington County to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Exton is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Arlington County to Exton.
There are 133+ hotels available in Exton.





















