There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 55m$27–614Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h$19–33Drive 108.2 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Washington DCcar 108.2 mi
2h 7m$20–29Line 010 bus, bus
- Take the bus from King St @ 9Th St to Newark Train Stationbus 010
- Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
4h 17m$19–32
Wilmington to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Wilmington and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Wilmington and Washington DC is 111 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Wilmington to Washington DC, including transfers.
Wilmington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Wilmington to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from King St @ 9Th St to Newark Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Wilmington to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Washington DC is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Wilmington to Washington DC.
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