What is the distance between Washington and Allentown?

The distance between the two cities is 143 miles (231 km).

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

If you're headed to Allentown from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at Allentown Bus Terminal. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Washington to Allentown from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Allentown on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00am	Union Station	4h 55m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	4h 5m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	4h 5m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	No tags
	10:35am	Union Station	7h 5m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	10h 10m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Allentown on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00am	Union Station	4h 55m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	4h 5m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	4h 5m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	No tags
	7:05am	Union Station	8h 20m	3:25pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
	10:35am	Union Station	7h 5m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags

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Get from Washington to Allentown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

144 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Allentown?

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

Stops in Allentown

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,391 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.

Greyhound Washington Allentown recent customer reviews

Why does it take 10 hours to go to PA from DC? I will drive next time.

Ina C.

May 29, 2018

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$46

11/21

$59

Today

$70

11/23

$67

11/24

No data

11/25

$64

11/26

$68

11/27

$67

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Allentown was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $204 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Allentown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually 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.