There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Elkins Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 32m$77–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 22m$22–38Drive 144.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elkins Parkcar 144.3 mi
2h 59m$27–38Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Elkins Parktrain
2h 36m$980–1,305Bus via Broad St & Tabor Rd
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 46m$50–107Subway 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 20m$956–1,211Fly 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 18m$942–1,714
Washington to Elkins Park by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elkins Park is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elkins Park is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elkins Park station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Elkins Park. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elkins Park via Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Washington and Elkins Park is 144 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkins Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Washington to Elkins Park, including transfers.
Washington to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkins Park is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elkins Park, 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 $20–30 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Elkins Park
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- $20–30
- 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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elkins Park is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Washington to Elkins Park.
There are 918+ hotels available in Elkins Park.