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How to get fromWashington to Readingby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Reading by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    4h 34m
    $55–104

  2. Drive 137.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Readingcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 53m
    $26–37

  3. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2642 / ...
    5h 25m
    $45–66

  4. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Readingbus bus
    4h 31m
    $933–1,681

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 55m
    $30–55

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    4h 44m
    $102–650

Washington to Reading by train, subway, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Reading via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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