There are 3 ways to get from Union Station to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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 17m$87–135Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Station to Extoncar 121.5 mi
2h 36m$23–32Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to West Chester Transit Centerbus 104
6h 17m$28–48
Union Station to Exton by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Exton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station 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 TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Exton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Exton Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Union Station and Exton is 160 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Exton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Union Station to Exton, including transfers.
Union Station to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Exton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Exton Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Exton Square Mall & County Library via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 6h 17m.
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
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
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Booking & Getting There
Union Station to Exton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Union Station to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Exton is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Union Station to Exton.
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