There are 5 ways to get from Claymont to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 9m$28–653Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 50m$19–37Drive 114.7 mi
- Drive from Claymont to Washingtoncar 114.7 mi
2h 13m$21–31Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Claymont Transit Center to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 39m$81–606Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Claymont Transit Center to Penn Medicine 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 18m$58–389
Claymont to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Claymont to Washington is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Claymont to Washington is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $27 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Claymont to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Pk @ Lawson Ave and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wilmington Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Claymont to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Claymont Transit Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Claymont and Washington is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Claymont to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $27 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Claymont to Washington, including transfers.
Claymont to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Claymont to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Claymont to Washington is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Claymont, DE, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Claymont Transit Center to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Claymont Transit Center to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Claymont to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Claymont to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Claymont to Washington is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Claymont to Washington.
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