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How to get fromDelaware to District of Columbiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Delaware to District of Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 43m
    $27–614
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2h 48m
    $19–33
  3. Drive 108.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Washingtoncar car 108.2 mi
    2h 7m
    $20–29

Delaware to District of Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar257Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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