There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal 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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
4h 17m$76–140Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
4h 52m$29–61Drive 172.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminalcar 172.8 mi
3h 31m$32–46Fly 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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
4h 24m$76–565Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus Ppb 8724 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
5h 28m$35–57Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
6h 17m$957–1,234
Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Ppa Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Washington and Atlantic City Rail Terminal is 201 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal, including transfers.
Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Atlantic City Rail Terminal, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Ppa Bus Terminal and Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Washington to Atlantic City Rail Terminal.
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