There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 25m$42–92Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
3h 50m$21–39Drive 135.7 mi
- Drive from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphiacar 135.7 mi
2h 33m$25–36Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 37m$93–659Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
5h 24m$32–83Subway 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 9m$57–398
Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia is to bus via Baltimore which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Bethesda, MD and Philadelphia is 142 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, 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, you can take a vehicle from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia Bus Station via Bethesda and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia.
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