The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 6 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Exton Station, Exton, PA on Wed, May 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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.
10:05 AM2h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:03 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$271One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:06 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$611One-way0 transfers
2:30 PM3h36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:06 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$621One-way0 transfers
6:55 PM3h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:10 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$621One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM2h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:03 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$841One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM2h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:03 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$271One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM2h58Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:03 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$841One-way0 transfers
6:55 PM3h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:10 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$621One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM3h24Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:09 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$1011One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:06 PMExton Station, Exton, PA$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $516 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $484 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA costing on average $516 (€417).
Other travel options to Exton Station, Exton, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $87 (€70) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
174 Northeast Regional · 645 Keystone Service | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h33 | 2:08 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
84 Northeast Regional · 645 Keystone Service | 11:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h02 | 2:08 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
134 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 12:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 3:13 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
134 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 12:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h18 | 4:19 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
184 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 1:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h54 | 4:19 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h10 | 6:10 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 649 Keystone Service | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h16 | 5:16 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
20 Crescent · 651 Keystone Service | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h35 | 6:10 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
148 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 6:10 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 24h49 | 4:19 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 23h43 | 3:13 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
2172 NextGen Acela+ 653 Keystone Service | 3:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h22 | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional · 653 Keystone Service | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h15 | 7:17 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
2122 Acela+ 655 Keystone Service | 4:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h58 | 8:48 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
80 Carolinian · 657 Keystone Service | 5:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h24 | 10:39 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
138 Northeast Regional · 657 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h04 | 10:39 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 9:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h58 | 12:03 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2h58 | 1:03 PM Exton Station, Exton, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:05, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 9:05 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Exton Station, Exton, PA from $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exton Station, Exton, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Exton Station, Exton, PA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available on-site with daily and monthly rates.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a waiting room and ticket office.
- SEPTA Bus: Route 92, Route 204
- Amtrak: Keystone Service
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