There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette College to Washington by bus, train, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Bus, train via Newark • 4h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 5h 12m
5 alternative options
Bus • 6h 52m
Drive • 3h 42m
Lafayette College to Washington by walk, bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette College to Washington is to bus which costs $20 - $75 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette College to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette College to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Northampton at 5th WB and arriving at Washington Union Station via Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Lafayette College and Washington is 277 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette College to Washington without a car is to bus and train via Newark which takes 4h 43m and costs $25 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Lafayette College to Washington, including transfers.
Lafayette College to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Allentown station.
Lafayette College to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette College to Washington is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Lafayette College to Washington.
There are 1143+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $68 USD per night.
- Distance: 277.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 43m
What companies run services between Lafayette College, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Allentown to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18 - $70 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Flights from Newark to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Newark to Washington Dulles via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $480
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $24 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $320
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $350
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $280
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $160 - $490
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $480
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $11 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $250
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $25 - $110
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
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- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- 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
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Easton to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Easton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Easton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $21 - $30
- Saver
- $16 - $40
Bus from Easton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $24 - $35
- Saver
- $20 - $45
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Easton to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18 - $70
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Easton to Newark Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $35
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
Bus from Easton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $40
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
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