There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Palmyra by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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 34m$110–198Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 2m$20–37Drive 123.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Palmyracar 123.9 mi
2h 42m$23–33Subway, 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
3h 11m$77–318
Washington to Palmyra by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Palmyra is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Palmyra is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Palmyra. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Palmyra Sq via Harrisburg Transportation Center and Hershey Med Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Palmyra 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 34m.
The distance between Washington and Palmyra is 231 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Palmyra without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Washington to Palmyra, including transfers.
Washington to Palmyra bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Palmyra train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Palmyra is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Palmyra, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Palmyra via 30th Street Station and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Palmyra bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington to Palmyra train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Palmyra is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Washington to Palmyra.
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