There are 7 ways to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 22m$48–123Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 26m$30–72Drive 179.1 mi
- Drive from National Harbor to Atlantic Citycar 179.1 mi
3h 38m$33–48Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
6h 22m$121–768Train
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 45m$49–122Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus Ppb 8724 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
8h 17m$34–72Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
5h 53m$94–683
National Harbor to Atlantic City by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from St George Bl+Waterfront St and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Anacostia+Bay E, Washington Union Station and Market St At 11Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from National Harbor to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between National Harbor and Atlantic City is 217 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City, including transfers.
National Harbor to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
National Harbor to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Atlantic City is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between National Harbor, MD, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via King St-Old Town+Bay J, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Anacostia+Bay E, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Market St At 11Th St in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $19–60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
National Harbor to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
National Harbor to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between National Harbor to Atlantic City is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from National Harbor to Atlantic City.
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