There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Absecon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Absecontrain Atlc
4h 4m$42–109Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
5h 54m$28–69Drive 168.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Abseconcar 168.3 mi
3h 29m$31–45Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 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 Absecontrain
4h 13m$981–1,324Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus Ppb 8724 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
6h 41m$32–69Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Absecontrain
6h 3m$907–1,230
Washington to Absecon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Absecon is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Absecon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Absecon. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Shore Rd At Natalie Terrace via Market St At 11Th St and Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Absecon. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Absecon via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Absecon is 195 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Absecon without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Washington to Absecon, including transfers.
Washington to Absecon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Absecon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $28 - $70 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Absecon, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Absecon via 30th Street Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Shore Rd At Natalie Terrace via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, and Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Absecon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–24
Train from 30th Street Station to Absecon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–24
Train from 30th Street Station to Absecon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–24
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Absecon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Absecon is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Washington to Absecon.
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