There are 6 ways to get from Elkins Park to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 52m$36–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 5m$24–48Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from Elkins Park to Washingtoncar 144.2 mi
3h 1m$27–38Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Elkins Park to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 35m$81–606Bus via Broad St & Olney Av - FS
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 39m$46–116Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 15m$58–389
Elkins Park to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkins Park to Washington is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Elkins Park to Washington is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $35 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkins Park station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkins Park to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Elkins Park and arriving at Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Elkins Park and Washington is 146 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elkins Park to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Elkins Park to Washington, including transfers.
Elkins Park to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Elkins Park to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Elkins Park to Washington is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Elkins Park, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Elkins Park to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Elkins Park to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elkins Park to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkins Park to Washington is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Elkins Park to Washington.
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