How much is the bus ticket from Allentown to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Allentown to Washington start from ZAR 599. The average price for this route is around ZAR 994. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Allentown to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Allentown to Washington is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 227 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Allentown to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Allentown to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Allentown to Washington at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Allentown to Washington?

A bus trip from Allentown to Washington generates an estimated 5.653925 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Allentown to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5791 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Allentown to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Allentown to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Allentown to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Allentown to Washington from ZAR 487 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Allentown to Washington on May 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:55pm	112 N 6th St	5h 10m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	12:25pm	112 N 6th St	5h 20m	5:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	4:20pm	112 N 6th St	7h 25m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00pm	112 N 6th St	7h 15m	1:15am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:50pm	112 N 6th St	7h 55m	4:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to Washington on May 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	11h 5m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 52m	11:32am	Union Station	Fastest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 52m	11:32am	Union Station	No tags
	2:25am	112 N 6th St	9h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	112 N 6th St	8h 15m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to Washington on May 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:55pm	112 N 6th St	5h 10m	8:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 5m	11:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 5m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 19m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	2:25am	112 N 6th St	9h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to Washington on May 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	112 N 6th St	8h 45m	5:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 5m	11:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 5m	11:45am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	7:40am	Allentown, PA	4h 19m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	2:25am	112 N 6th St	9h 5m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:22 PM EDT.

Get from Allentown to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 599, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

227 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Allentown and Washington?

Stops in Allentown

A
Allentown Bus Terminal
325 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
B
Transportation Center
161 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,798 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,602 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,553 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Allentown to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Allentown to Washington start from ZAR 599. The average price for this route is around ZAR 994. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Allentown to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Allentown to Washington is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 227 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Allentown to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Allentown to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Allentown to Washington at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Allentown to Washington?
A bus trip from Allentown to Washington generates an estimated 5.653925 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Allentown to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5791 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Allentown to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Allentown to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Allentown to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05-07

ZAR 991

05-08

ZAR 1,159

Today

ZAR 966

05-10

ZAR 1,310

05-11

ZAR 865

05-12

ZAR 798

05-13

ZAR 647

05-14

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The cheapest trip from Allentown to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on May 13, 2026 with a price of ZAR 647

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 ZAR 647 to ZAR 10,226 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 ZAR 647 which is on 2026-05-13.

Usually Amtrak 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.