There are 8 ways to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 17m$35–678Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
6h 34m$30–57Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 13Th Stbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 59m$48–119Drive 174.3 mi
- Drive from Atlantic City to Washington DCcar 174.3 mi
3h 36m$32–46Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 5m$959–1,332Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 32m$958–1,231Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
6h 7m$105–667Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
6h 26m$936–1,683
Atlantic City to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Washington, DC via Philadelphia, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Washington DC is 205 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Washington DC is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Washington DC via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Washington, DC via Market St At 13Th St and Philadelphia, PA in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 13Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 13Th St station.
Atlantic City to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Washington DC is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Atlantic City to Washington DC.
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