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How to get fromReading to Washingtonby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Washington by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 39m
    $40–666

  2. Drive  136.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Washingtoncar car 136.2 mi
    2h 55m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 52m
    $28–47

  4. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 16m
    $962–1,320

  5. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    5h 20m
    $26–41

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 46m
    $936–1,642

  7. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MDT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 22m
    $47–318

  8. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 9m
    $964–1,223

Reading to Washington by bus, subway, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Reading to Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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