There are 7 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 56m$67–130Drive 138.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forgecar 138.7 mi
2h 59m$26–37Bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Plaza at King of Prussiabus 124 / ...
6h 25m$31–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Valley Forge138.7 mi
2h 59mFly, line 124 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussiabus
4h 12m$92–620Train, line 124 bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussiabus 124 / ...
6h 6m$38–665Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
8h 55m$32–53
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Valley Forge. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - MBNS via 13th St & Market St - MBFS and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge station. 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 Paoli Amtrak Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Valley Forge is 164 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, 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 Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - MBNS via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, and Plaza at King of Prussia in around 6h 25m.
- 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 Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Valley Forge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Valley Forge.
There are 651+ hotels available in Valley Forge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Valley Forge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











