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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train Atlc
    4h 52m
    $75–149

  2. Bus via Philadelphia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    6h 33m
    $31–68

  3. Drive  173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Atlantic Citycar car 173.6 mi
    3h 32m
    $32–46

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 18m
    $121–772

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus bus Ppb 8724 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus bus Greyhound US0320
    7h 22m
    $38–60

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

    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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    5h 51m
    $78–585

  7. 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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    6h 25m
    $957–1,234

Washington DC to Atlantic City by foot, subway, and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Ppa Bus Terminal in around 6h 33m.

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