There are 4 ways to get from Downingtown to George Mason University by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
5h 16m$55–111Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to George Mason Universitycar 136.7 mi
2h 46m$25–36Train, bus via East Falls Church+Bay C
- Take the train from Downingtown to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 53m$48–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+George Mason Blbus F23
6h 40m$51–101
Downingtown to George Mason University by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to George Mason University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to George Mason University is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to George Mason University. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Downingtown and George Mason University is 189 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to George Mason University without a car is to train and subway which takes 5h 16m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Downingtown to George Mason University, including transfers.
Downingtown to George Mason University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
Downingtown to George Mason University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to George Mason University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Downingtown to George Mason University.
There are 1588+ hotels available in George Mason University.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and George Mason University, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Downingtown to George Mason University. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, take the subway to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform, walk to Vienna+Bay H, take the bus to University Dr+George Mason Bl, then walk to George Mason University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downingtown to George Mason University via Suburban Station, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, East Falls Church+Bay C, and University Dr+George Mason Bl in around 7h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Downingtown to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+George Mason Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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