There are 4 ways to get from Thorndale to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 27m$33–653Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thorndale to Washingtoncar 115.3 mi
2h 27m$21–31Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 32m$29–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Thorndale to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 52m$43–103
Thorndale to Washington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thorndale to Washington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thorndale to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thorndale to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS and arriving at Washington Union Station via West Chester Transit Center and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thorndale to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Thorndale and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Thorndale and Washington is 169 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Thorndale to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Thorndale to Washington, including transfers.
Thorndale to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from West Chester Transit Center station.
Thorndale to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Thorndale station.
The best way to get from Thorndale to Washington is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Thorndale to Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to Washington Union Station via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Thorndale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Thorndale to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
Thorndale to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thorndale to Washington is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Thorndale to Washington.
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