There are 7 ways to get from Glenside to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Glenside to Suburban Stationtrain War / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 56m$35–658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 13m$23–39Drive 144.9 mi
- Drive from Glenside to Washingtoncar 144.9 mi
3h 5m$27–39Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Glenside to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 26m$955–1,308Bus via Olney Transit Center - Rts 22 80
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 47m$50–108Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Glenside to Suburban Stationtrain
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 8m$957–1,211Train, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the train from Glenside to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 17m$57–950
Glenside to Washington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glenside to Washington is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Glenside to Washington is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenside 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 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenside to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Glenside and arriving at Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Glenside and Washington is 148 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Glenside to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Glenside to Washington, including transfers.
Glenside to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Glenside to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Glenside station.
The best way to get from Glenside to Washington is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Glenside, Montgomery County, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Glenside to Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Glenside to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Glenside to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Glenside to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Glenside to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Glenside to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Glenside to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenside to Washington is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Glenside to Washington.
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