There are 6 ways to get from Blue Bell to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Penllyn to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 10m$43–669Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 28m$26–44Drive 146.1 mi
- Drive from Blue Bell to Washingtoncar 146.1 mi
2h 52m$27–39Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 45m$958–1,313Line 27 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Meeting Mall to 15th St & Market Stbus 27
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
6h 5m$46–109Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban 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 39m$960–1,216
Blue Bell to Washington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blue Bell to Washington is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Blue Bell to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Blue Bell to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Harvest Dr & Union Meeting Rd and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Blue Bell to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Penllyn and arriving at Washington Union Station via 11th St and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Blue Bell and Washington is 158 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Blue Bell to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Blue Bell to Washington, including transfers.
Blue Bell to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Blue Bell to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Penllyn station.
The best way to get from Blue Bell to Washington is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Blue Bell, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Blue Bell to Washington Union Station via Penllyn, Jefferson Station, 11th St, Drexel Station at 30th St, and 30th Street Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Penllyn to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Blue Bell to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Blue Bell to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blue Bell to Washington is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Blue Bell to Washington.
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