There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 21m$40–96Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Downingtowncar 117.9 mi
2h 30m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
5h 4m$25–42Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
3h 35m$985–1,320Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
7h 7m$50–111
Washington to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Downingtown is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Downingtown is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Downingtown is 165 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Washington to Downingtown, including transfers.
Washington to Downingtown bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Downingtown is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 7m.
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, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
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 Downingtown bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Downingtown is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Washington to Downingtown.
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