There are 5 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre 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 25m$105–436Bus
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 5m$86–731Drive 214.9 mi
- Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Washingtoncar 214.9 mi
4h 12m$40–57Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
8h 55m$86–161
Wilkes-Barre to Washington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 25m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilkes-Barre 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 and Washington is 227 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington, including transfers.
Wilkes-Barre to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Wilkes-Barre to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilkes-Barre to Washington is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Washington.
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What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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