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How to get fromDelaware City to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Delaware City to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 57m
    $96–734
  2. Drive  104.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Delaware City to Washingtoncar car 104.1 mi
    2h 14m
    $19–28
  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605 / ...
    2h 20m
    $78–97
  4. Line 025 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wrangle Hill Park & Ride to Market St @ 3Rdbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    4h 9m
    $41–57

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What companies run services between Delaware City, DE, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 2h.

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