There are 6 ways to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 32m$44–92Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Adelphi to Philadelphiacar 128.4 mi
2h 24m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 38m$31–74Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Riggs Rd+Apache St to Fort Totten+Bay Dbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 59m$959–1,310Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 49m$24–45Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 40m$909–1,211
Adelphi to Philadelphia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelphi to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Southampton Dr & @306 and arriving at Philadelphia via Silver Spring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelphi to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Adelphi and Philadelphia is 143 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Adelphi to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Adelphi to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Adelphi to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Adelphi, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Riggs Rd+Apache St to Fort Totten+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Adelphi to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Adelphi to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelphi to Philadelphia is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Adelphi to Philadelphia.
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