There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Lewes by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Centerbus 305
5h 34m$32–662Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Lewescar 116.2 mi
2h 33m$22–31Train, bus via New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Centerbus 305
6h 22m$38–83Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Centerbus 305
7h 16m$24–47
Washington DC to Lewes by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Lewes is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Lewes is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Lewes. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Savannah Rd @ 3Rd St via Washington Union Station, Wilmington Tc and Lewes Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Washington DC and Lewes is 201 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Lewes without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Washington DC to Lewes, including transfers.
Washington DC to Lewes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Lewes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Lewes is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Washington DC to Lewes.
There are 429+ hotels available in Lewes.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Lewes, DE, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Savannah Rd @ 3Rd St via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, and Lewes Transit Center in around 7h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.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 Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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