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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 3 buses that leave Washington, DC for Downingtown, PA on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30 AM5h25Washington, DC3:55 PMDowningtown, PA$321One-way0 transfers- 11:15 PM3h55Washington, DC3:10 AMDowningtown, PA$331One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM4h43Washington, DC1:03 PMDowningtown, PA$341One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 PM3h55Washington, DC3:10 AMDowningtown, PA$331One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM4h43Washington, DC1:03 PMDowningtown, PA$341One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM5h25Washington, DC3:55 PMDowningtown, PA$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $352 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA:
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $317 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA costing on average $352 (€281).
Other travel options to Downingtown, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:15 PM Washington, DC | 3h55 | 3:10 AM Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 8:20 AM Washington, DC | 4h43 | 1:03 PM Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 AM Washington, DC | 5h25 | 3:55 PM Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA
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Buses from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Downingtown, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Downingtown, PA
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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