There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Hershey by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
4h 56m$19–35Drive 122 mi
- Drive from Washington to Hersheycar 122 mi
2h 38m$23–33Subway, fly, line 322 bus
- 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Avebus
5h 25m$34–267
Washington to Hershey by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Hershey is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Hershey is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Washington and Hershey is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Hershey without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Washington to Hershey, including transfers.
Washington to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Hershey is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington to Hershey.
There are 200+ hotels available in Hershey.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
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