There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Clayton by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Smyrna Rest Area @ P&Rbus 301
3h 20m$46–637Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Claytoncar 91.8 mi
1h 58m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Smyrna Rest Area @ P&Rbus 301
4h 24m$37–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Clayton is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Clayton is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Clayton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Smyrna Rest Area @ P&R via Wilmington Tc and 11Th St @ King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Clayton is 149 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Clayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Washington to Clayton, including transfers.
Washington to Clayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Clayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Clayton is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Washington to Clayton.
There are 38+ hotels available in Clayton.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Clayton, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Clayton via Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, 10Th St @ King St, 11Th St @ King St, and Smyrna Rest Area @ P&R in around 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Smyrna Rest Area @ P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Smyrna Rest Area @ P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- DART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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