There are 8 ways to get from Exton to Arlington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 12m$42–673Drive 127 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exton to Arlingtoncar 127 mi
2h 44m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Exton to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
6h 5m$45–106Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 5m$913–1,223Train, subway
- Take the train from Exton 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 Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
3h 53m$45–105Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 20m$31–49Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 2m$965–1,326Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
4h 59m$61–334
Exton to Arlington by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exton to Arlington is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Exton to Arlington is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Exton to Arlington. However, there are services departing from Exton Square Mall & County Library and arriving at Arlington via West Chester Transit Center and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Exton to Arlington. However, there are services departing from Exton Amtrak and arriving at Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Exton and Arlington is 168 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exton to Arlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Exton to Arlington, including transfers.
Exton to Arlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Exton to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exton Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Exton to Arlington is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Exton, PA, USA and Arlington, Arlington County, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Exton Amtrak to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Exton to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Exton to Arlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Exton to Arlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exton to Arlington is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Exton to Arlington.
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