There are 5 ways to get from Downingtown to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 49m$78–758Drive 256.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Stauntoncar 256.9 mi
5h 16m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus
12h 23m$58–85Train, fly
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 16m$998–1,409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 58m$83–188
Downingtown to Staunton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Staunton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Staunton is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via West Chester Transit Center, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Downingtown and Staunton is 318 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Staunton without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 49m and costs $75 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Downingtown to Staunton, including transfers.
Downingtown to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Downingtown to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Staunton is to train via Washington which takes 7h 49m and costs $75 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Staunton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Downingtown to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Downingtown to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Staunton is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Downingtown to Staunton.
Book your Downingtown to Staunton train tickets online with Omio.
There are 81+ hotels available in Staunton.




