There are 6 ways to get from Willow Grove to Washington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Willow Grove to Suburban Stationtrain War
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 12m$35–658Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Willow Grove to Jefferson Stationtrain War
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 29m$23–39Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from Willow Grove to Washingtoncar 148.5 mi
3h 11m$28–40Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Willow Grove to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 45m$955–1,308Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 56m$45–103Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Willow Grove to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 39m$957–1,211
Willow Grove to Washington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Willow Grove to Washington is to train and bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Willow Grove to Washington is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Willow Grove to Washington. However, there are services departing from Old York Rd & Davisville Rd and arriving at Washington, DC via Broad St & Olney Av - FS and Philadelphia, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Willow Grove to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Willow Grove and arriving at Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Willow Grove and Washington is 153 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Willow Grove to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Willow Grove to Washington, including transfers.
Willow Grove to Washington bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Philadelphia, PA station.
Willow Grove to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Willow Grove station.
The best way to get from Willow Grove to Washington is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Willow Grove, Montgomery County, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Willow Grove to Washington Union Station via Suburban Station and 30th Street Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Willow Grove to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Willow Grove to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Willow Grove to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Willow Grove to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Willow Grove to Washington bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Willow Grove to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Willow Grove to Washington is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Willow Grove to Washington.
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