There are 6 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
3h 26m$94–632Drive 125.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Extoncar 125.6 mi
2h 42m$23–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 54m$53–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Extontrain Pao
7h 4m$46–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Exton125.6 mi
2h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 32m$34–55
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Exton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Exton is 154 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Exton Amtrak via 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 3h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Exton.
There are 139+ hotels available in Exton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Exton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













