There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Drexel Hill by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, tram, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 21m$40–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 28m$24–42Drive 129.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Drexel Hillcar 129.8 mi
2h 35m$24–35Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, subway, tram
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the subway from Drexel Station at 30th St to 69th St Transit Centersubway
- Take the tram from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Drexel Hill Junctiontram
2h 29m$982–1,309Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- 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
4h 13m$958–1,215Fly 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
4h 13m$923–1,699
Washington to Drexel Hill by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Drexel Hill is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Drexel Hill is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Drexel Hill station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Drexel Hill. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Drexel Hill Junction via Drexel Station at 30th St and 69th St TC West Trolley Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Drexel Hill is 140 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Drexel Hill without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Washington to Drexel Hill, including transfers.
Washington to Drexel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Drexel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Drexel Hill is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Drexel Hill, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. 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 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from Drexel Station at 30th St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Tram from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to Drexel Hill Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Drexel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Drexel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Drexel Hill is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Washington to Drexel Hill.
There are 933+ hotels available in Drexel Hill.