There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Imperial by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DCA - PIT
1h 23m$1,075–1,701Drive 244.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Imperialcar 244.6 mi
5h 1m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
7h 20m$47–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
8h 4m$129–237Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
3h 3m$197–1,122Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BWI - PIT
2h 58m$867–1,864
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Imperial is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Imperial is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $1,000 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Imperial. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Summit Park Dr + #20 via East Busway + Penn Station C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Imperial station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Imperial is 212 miles. The road distance is 246 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Imperial without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Washington to Imperial, including transfers.
Washington to Imperial bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Imperial train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Imperial is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $1,000 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 20m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Imperial, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Imperial bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Washington to Imperial train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Imperial is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Washington to Imperial.
There are 522+ hotels available in Imperial.