There are 6 ways to get from Herndon to Malvern by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Malverntrain Pao
4h 9m$47–99Drive 148 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Malverncar 148 mi
3h 1m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
7h 6m$46–108Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Malverntrain
4h 42m$909–1,211Subway, train
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Malverntrain Pao
5h 27m$41–93Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Malverntrain
5h 18m$961–1,314
Herndon to Malvern by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Malvern is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Malvern is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Elden St and Monroe St and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Malvern via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Herndon and Malvern is 178 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Malvern without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Herndon to Malvern, including transfers.
Herndon to Malvern bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Herndon to Malvern train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Malvern is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Malvern, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Malvern via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Malvern bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Herndon to Malvern train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Malvern is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Herndon to Malvern.
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