There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Temple by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Harrisburg
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2642 / ...
5h 33m$32–47Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Templecar 142.8 mi
3h 1m$25–36Train, bus via Wilmington
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the train from Wilmington to Jefferson Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
6h 55m$39–631Fly, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark to Templebus
4h 26m$951–1,364Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
5h 39m$86–132Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
6h 59m$33–53
Washington to Temple by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Temple is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Temple is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Temple. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 5th St. Hwy & 8th Ave. Nearside Nb via Harrisburg Bus Station and 6th St. & Cherry St. Mid Block Wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Temple is 179 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Temple without a car is to bus via Harrisburg which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Washington to Temple, including transfers.
Washington to Temple bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Temple bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Temple is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Washington to Temple.
There are 59+ hotels available in Temple.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Temple, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to 5th St. Hwy & 8th Ave. Nearside Nb via Harrisburg Bus Station, Reading, and 6th St. & Cherry St. Mid Block Wb in around 5h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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