There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Paoli by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Paolitrain Pao
3h 32m$45–95Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Paolicar 129.2 mi
2h 46m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 2m$50–105Fly, 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 Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 43m$92–670Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Paolitrain Pao
6h 18m$25–45
Washington DC to Paoli by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Paoli is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Paoli is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Paoli. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS via JFK Blvd & 15th St and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Paoli. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Paoli via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Washington DC and Paoli is 154 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Paoli without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Washington DC to Paoli, including transfers.
Washington DC to Paoli bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington DC to Paoli train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Paoli is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Paoli, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Paoli via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Paoli
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Jefferson Station to Paoli
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- 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
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Paoli bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington DC to Paoli train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Paoli is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Washington DC to Paoli.
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