There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Gloucester City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 24m$36–86Bus, line 408 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Broadway At Market Stbus 401 / ...
3h 41m$21–39Drive 135.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Gloucester Citycar 135.7 mi
2h 37m$25–36Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 408 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Market Stbus
3h 4m$979–1,307Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 23m$45–101Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 408 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Market Stbus
4h 47m$955–1,213Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, tram
- 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 Trentontrain
- Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctrtram
4h 44m$914–1,610
Washington to Gloucester City by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Gloucester City is to bus and line 408 bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Gloucester City is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Gloucester City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broadway At Market St via Market St At 11Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Gloucester City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broadway via Drexel Station at 30th St and 8th and Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Gloucester City is 142 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Gloucester City without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Washington to Gloucester City, including transfers.
Washington to Gloucester City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Gloucester City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Gloucester City is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 408 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gloucester City, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Broadway At Market St via Philadelphia Bus Station and Market St At 11Th St in around 3h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Gloucester City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Gloucester City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Gloucester City is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Washington to Gloucester City.
There are 884+ hotels available in Gloucester City.

