There are 5 ways to get from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 26m$106–437Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 40m$39–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 10m$86–731Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
7h 23m$82–782Drive 214.5 mi
- Drive from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washingtoncar 214.5 mi
4h 11m$40–57
Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 26m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Wilkes Barre, Pa and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Wilkes Barre, Pa and Washington is 227 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington, including transfers.
Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington.
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What companies run services between Wilkes Barre, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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