There are 6 ways to get from Germantown to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 38m$33–653Line 23 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to 12th St & Market Stbus 23
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 1m$23–43Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Washingtoncar 140.1 mi
2h 55m$26–37Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 25m$81–606Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 22m$43–103Fly 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 5m$908–1,209
Germantown to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Washington is to line 23 bus and bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Washington is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $30 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Germantown Av & Washington Ln and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Upsal and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Germantown and Washington is 143 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Germantown to Washington, including transfers.
Germantown to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown Av & Washington Ln station.
Germantown to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Washington is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $650 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Philadelphia County, 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, you can take a bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to Washington Union Station via 12th St & Market St and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to 12th St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Germantown to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 12th St & Market St station.
Germantown to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Washington is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Germantown to Washington.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Washington.