There are 6 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 36m$105–436Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DCcar 214.9 mi
4h 12m$40–57Bus, 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 26m$88–734Bus, 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 43m$84–785Bus
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 15m$42–100Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
8h 25m$99–184
Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Wilkes Barre, Pa and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Harrisburg Bus Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Washington DC is 228 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC, including transfers.
Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Washington DC.
There are 1635+ hotels available in Washington DC.
What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Washington DC via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 7h 15m.
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
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
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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