There are 7 ways to get from Lehigh University to American University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 55m$63–700Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lehigh University to American Universitycar 168.1 mi
3h 49m$29–42Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 3m$38–57Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown to Newarkbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
5h 59m$972–1,481Bus
- Take the bus from William Penn Park and Ride to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2651
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
9h 38m$62–125Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Allentown to Newarkbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 29m$132–500Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 39m$134–511
Lehigh University to American University by foot, bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lehigh University to American University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lehigh University to American University is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lehigh University to American University. However, there are services departing from Riverport WB and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW via Allentown, Harrisburg Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Lehigh University and American University is 204 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from Lehigh University to American University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Lehigh University to American University, including transfers.
Lehigh University to American University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Allentown station.
Lehigh University to American University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lehigh University to American University is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Lehigh University to American University.
There are 1599+ hotels available in American University.
What companies run services between Lehigh University, PA, USA and American University, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lehigh University to American University via Riverport WB, ATC - A Platform, Allentown, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from William Penn Park and Ride to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Allentown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–33
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Allentown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–33
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Allentown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63–69
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $63–69
Bus from Allentown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63–69
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $63–69
- 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
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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