There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
4h 53m$44–117Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Atlantic Citycar 173.6 mi
3h 32m$32–46Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
5h 21m$52–127Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
6h 22m$120–767Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
6h 29m$33–72Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
5h 53m$93–682
Washington DC to Atlantic City by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Market St At 13Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Washington DC and Atlantic City is 203 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Washington DC to Atlantic City bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington, DC to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Philadelphia, PA and Market St At 13Th St in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $19–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- 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 Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Atlantic City bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Atlantic City is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Washington DC to Atlantic City.
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