There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Media by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Mediatrain Med
2h 42m$36–80Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Mediacar 125 mi
2h 27m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 4m$24–41Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Mediatrain
2h 51m$981–1,305Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 56m$48–103Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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 34m$957–1,211
Washington to Media by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Media is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Media is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Media station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Media. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Media via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Washington and Media is 147 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Media without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Washington to Media, including transfers.
Washington to Media bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Media train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Media is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Media, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Media via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 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 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
- 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 Media bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Media train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Media is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Washington to Media.
There are 898+ hotels available in Media.