There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 22m$38–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 10m$24–36Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Washington to Bala Cynwydcar 136 mi
2h 46m$25–36Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 29m$982–1,303Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 26m$47–98Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 10m$121–1,263Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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
4h 19m$958–1,209Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 17m$923–1,615
Washington to Bala Cynwyd by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd via Market St & 10th St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Merion via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Washington and Bala Cynwyd is 138 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd, including transfers.
Washington to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Bala Cynwyd is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Bala Cynwyd is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Washington to Bala Cynwyd.
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