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How to get fromWashington DC to Readingby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Reading by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 20m
    $83–140

  2. Drive  137.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Readingcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 53m
    $25–36

  3. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2642 / ...
    6h 8m
    $31–51

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    6h 31m
    $57–119

Washington DC to Reading by foot, subway, train, and bus

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Reading via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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