There are 7 ways to get from Washington to East Coast by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
2h 48m$73–99Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to East Coastcar 146.7 mi
2h 35m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 1m$93–152Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to East Coasttaxi
3h 38m$152–473Bus via Petersburg Transportation Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
3h 10m$69–95Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
- Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to East Coasttaxi
3h 25m$162–1,075Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 8m$172–685
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to East Coast is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to East Coast is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to East Coast. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to East Coast station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Washington and East Coast is 150 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to East Coast without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Washington to East Coast, including transfers.
Washington to East Coast bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to East Coast train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to East Coast is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and East Coast, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights once daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Richmond Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 804-977-0933
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804-938-7967
Richmond Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 804-977-0933
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804-938-7967
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to East Coast bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Washington to East Coast train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to East Coast is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Washington to East Coast.
There are 91+ hotels available in East Coast.