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How to get fromWashington to Downingtownby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    3h 21m
    $54–107

  2. Drive 117.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Downingtowncar car 117.9 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    5h 47m
    $50–108

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    3h 30m
    $100–670

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 55m
    $30–48

Washington to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 3h 21m. 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 4 times a day.

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