There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to Washington by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
7h 17m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
9h 39m$154–236Drive 217.4 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Washingtoncar 217.4 mi
4h 33m$39–56Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Avebus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
4h 55mBus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Avebus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PIT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 27mBus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Avebus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PIT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 41m
Elizabeth to Washington by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Washington is 264 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Elizabeth to Washington, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Washington is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride to Wood St + Forbes Ave And Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Washington is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Elizabeth to Washington.
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