What is the distance between Allentown and Washington?

About 143 miles (231 km) separate Allentown and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Allentown, chances are that your bus will leave from Allentown Bus Terminal and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Museum of American History, Supreme Court, United States Capitol and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Allentown to Washington from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Allentown to Washington on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	112 N 6th St	7h 15m	9:15pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00pm	112 N 6th St	11h 40m	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	112 N 6th St	17h 25m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:52 PM EST.

Get from Allentown to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 25mAverage Duration

144 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Allentown and Washington?

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Allentown to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Allentown and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$77

11/17

$55

Today

$53

11/19

$40

11/20

$42

11/21

$53

11/22

$51

11/23

$47

The cheapest trip from Allentown to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Allentown to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $606 for a bus ticket from Allentown to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.