There are 5 ways to get from Washington to 30th Street Station by train, bus, car or plane
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Train • 1h 34m
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Bus • 3h 2m
Bus via Spring Garden • 3h 2m
Drive • 2h 33m
Fly • 3h 37m
Washington to 30th Street Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to 30th Street Station is to bus which costs $8 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Washington and 30th Street Station is 135 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to 30th Street Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $420.
The train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Washington to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 3h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 3h 37m.
- Distance: 134.8 miles
- Duration: 1h 34m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and 30th Street Station, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $35 - $420 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia, PA every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8 - $40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $13 - $55
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Washington to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to 30th Street Station is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Washington to 30th Street Station.
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