There are 3 ways to get from Delaware to District of Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 43m$27–614Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 48m$19–33Drive 108.2 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Washingtoncar 108.2 mi
2h 7m$20–29
Delaware to District of Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delaware to District of Columbia is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Delaware to District of Columbia is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $27 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Delaware station to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Delaware to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Delaware and District of Columbia is 110 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Delaware to District of Columbia without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Delaware to District of Columbia, including transfers.
Delaware to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Delaware to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Delaware to District of Columbia is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Delaware, USA and District of Columbia, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 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 $16–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Delaware to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Delaware to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delaware to District of Columbia is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Delaware to District of Columbia.
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