There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station 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 21m$42–92Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 50m$25–45Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to 30th Street Stationcar 136 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 28m$88–659Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
5h 1m$32–77Subway 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 2m$907–1,208
Bethesda to 30th Street Station by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda station to 30th Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to 30th Street Station 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 21m.
The distance between Bethesda and 30th Street Station is 142 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station, including transfers.
Bethesda to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and 30th Street Station, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Bethesda to 30th Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to 30th Street Station is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bethesda to 30th Street Station.
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