There are 11 ways to get from Washington to Lehigh Valley by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
4h 5m$103–177Drive 173.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Lehigh Valleycar 173.1 mi
3h 57m$32–46Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
5h 38m$70–103Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from New York, NY to William Penn Highway Park &Amp; Ridebus
4h 35m$213–803Train, bus via Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lehigh Valley International Airportbus Greyhound US0340s
6h 4m$67–125Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to William Penn Park and Ridebus FlixBus 2651
7h 5m$94–167Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark Airport to William Penn Highway Park & Ridebus
4h 3m$1,001–1,678Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, drive
- 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
- Drive from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Lehigh Valleycar
4h 10m$58–370Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
4h 20m$1,048–1,401Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the bus from Newark to Bathbus
4h 58m$965–1,635Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, 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 Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
6h 3m$1,024–1,307
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lehigh Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lehigh Valley is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lehigh Valley. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Allentown via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Washington and Lehigh Valley is 200 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lehigh Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Washington to Lehigh Valley, including transfers.
Washington to Lehigh Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lehigh Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lehigh Valley is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Washington to Lehigh Valley.
There are 107+ hotels available in Lehigh Valley.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lehigh Valley, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Lehigh Valley via Harrisburg Bus Station and Allentown in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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
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
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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