There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 58m$35–656Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Washington DCcar 127.8 mi
2h 32m$24–34Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 47m$30–54Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Secane to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 52m$84–610Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 50m$51–116Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 10m$58–389
Springfield to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Pk & Homestead Av - FS and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Secane and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 145 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Springfield to Washington DC, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Springfield, Delaware County, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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 Secane to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington DC is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Springfield to Washington DC.
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