There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 52m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 8m
3 alternative options
Bus via Newark • 2h 19m
Drive • 2h 13m
Fly • 2h 46m
Reagan Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $450.
The distance between Washington and Longwood Gardens is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $450.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Longwood Gardens is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 2h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 2h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Longwood Gardens is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Washington to Longwood Gardens.
There are 132+ hotels available in Longwood Gardens. Prices start at $53 USD per night.
- Distance: 121.8 miles
- Duration: 1h 52m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Longwood Gardens, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $21 - $210 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Newark 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10 - $50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $650
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $5 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $21 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $190
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $400
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $15 - $140
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $29 - $240
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $270
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $55 - $200
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $100 - $370
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $400
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $25
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $14 - $80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10 - $50
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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