There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Darby by train, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the tram from Drexel Station at 30th St to Main St & Summit Sttram T4
2h 18m$35–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 32m$22–37Drive 129 mi
- Drive from Washington to Darbycar 129 mi
2h 31m$24–34Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h$978–1,301Bus via 69th St TC South Berth 4
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 58m$47–106Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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
3h 43m$954–1,207
Washington to Darby by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Darby is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Darby is to fly which takes 2h and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Darby station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Darby. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Main St & Summit St via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Washington and Darby is 139 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Darby without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Washington to Darby, including transfers.
Washington to Darby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Darby train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Darby is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Darby, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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 (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
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Darby bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Darby train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Darby is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Washington to Darby.
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