There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Mount Gretna by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
4h 31m$62–93Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Mount Gretnacar 120.5 mi
2h 39m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 33m$94–181Subway, 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
3h 17m$97–363Bus, line 322 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Tanger Outlets - Hersheybus 322
5h 12m$64–85
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Mount Gretna is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Mount Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Mount Gretna station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Mount Gretna station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Mount Gretna is 144 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Mount Gretna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Washington to Mount Gretna, including transfers.
Washington to Mount Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Mount Gretna train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Mount Gretna is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Mount Gretna, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Mount Gretna via 30th Street Station and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Mount Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington to Mount Gretna train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Mount Gretna is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Washington to Mount Gretna.
There are 91+ hotels available in Mount Gretna.