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How to get fromWashington DC to Allentownby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Allentown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
    3h 27m
    $82–152

  2. Drive 170.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Allentowncar car 170.9 mi
    3h 14m
    $32–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    6h 3m
    $64–128

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Trenton to Allentowntaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $149–790

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Us-206 At Maple Avebus bus 409
    6h 56m
    $49–88

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Trenton to Allentowntaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $126–719

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain train
    4h 42m
    $965–2,603

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 2m
    $945–1,268

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Trentontrain train
    4h 49m
    $947–1,779

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Allentown, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Allentown via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, and Us-206 At Maple Ave in around 6h 56m.

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