There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Colmar by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Colmartrain Lan
3h 32m$38–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Doylestown SEPTA Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
5h 43m$27–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Colmartrain Lan
5h 17m$47–100Drive 155.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Colmarcar 155.4 mi
3h 6m$29–41Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Colmartrain
3h 43m$981–1,306Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, 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 Suburban Station to Colmartrain
5h 26m$957–1,212Fly 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
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Colmartrain
5h 21m$924–1,616
Washington to Colmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Colmar is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Colmar station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Doylestown SEPTA Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colmar via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Washington and Colmar is 162 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Washington to Colmar, including transfers.
Washington to Colmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Colmar train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Colmar is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Colmar, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Colmar via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Colmar via Philadelphia Bus Station, Doylestown SEPTA Station, and Doylestown in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Colmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Colmar train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Colmar is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Washington to Colmar.
There are 856+ hotels available in Colmar.


