There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Sussex County by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Centerbus 305
5h 23m$31–620Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Sussex Countycar 103.2 mi
2h 14m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Centerbus 305
6h 27m$22–40Train, bus via Dover
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rdbus 303
7h 7m$32–622Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Washington DC to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
- Take the bus from Dover Transit Center to Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rdbus 303
8h 53m$23–37
Washington to Sussex County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Sussex County is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Sussex County is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Sussex County. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rd via Wilmington Tc and Lewes Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Washington and Sussex County is 207 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Sussex County without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Washington to Sussex County, including transfers.
Washington to Sussex County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Sussex County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Sussex County is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Washington to Sussex County.
There are 92+ hotels available in Sussex County.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Sussex County, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rd via Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, and Lewes Transit Center in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Lewes Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Bus from Dover Transit Center to Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Bus from Dover Transit Center to Us Rt 9 @ Sand Hill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington DC to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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