There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Norristown by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Norristown Elm Streettrain Nor
3h 38m$40–83Bus, line 27 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Juniper St & Commerce St to Plymouth Meeting Mallbus 27
5h 22m$25–42Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 4m$43–96Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Norristowncar 143.5 mi
2h 51m$27–38Fly 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 Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Streettrain
3h 22m$982–1,303Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train
- 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Streettrain
5h 14m$958–1,209
Washington to Norristown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Norristown is to bus and line 27 bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Norristown is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Norristown Elm Street via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Washington and Norristown is 153 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Norristown without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Washington to Norristown, including transfers.
Washington to Norristown bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Norristown is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Norristown, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Norristown Elm Street via Gray 30th St Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Juniper St & Commerce St to Plymouth Meeting Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Norristown bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Norristown is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Washington to Norristown.
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