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How to get fromDowningtown to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Downingtown to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 15m
    $42–674

  2. Drive 117.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downingtown to Washington DCcar car 117.5 mi
    2h 31m
    $22–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Downingtown to Jefferson Stationtrain train Pao
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 21m
    $26–51

  4. Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 32m
    $65–407

  5. Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 15m
    $91–628

Downingtown to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Washington DC via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 15m.

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