There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Ardmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 8m$45–95Bus, line 44 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St & 10th St - MBFS to Coulter Av & Glenn Rdbus 44
4h 33m$24–41Drive 135.7 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Ardmorecar 135.7 mi
2h 33m$25–36Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Ardmoretrain
4h 14m$91–662Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
6h 7m$35–81Subway 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 49m$910–1,211
Bethesda to Ardmore by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ardmore is to bus and line 44 bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ardmore is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Ardmore. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Coulter Av & Glenn Rd via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market St & 10th St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Ardmore. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Ardmore via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Bethesda and Ardmore is 150 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Ardmore without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Bethesda to Ardmore, including transfers.
Bethesda to Ardmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Ardmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Ardmore is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 44 bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Ardmore, 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 bus from Bethesda to Coulter Av & Glenn Rd via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Market St & 10th St - MBFS in around 4h 33m.
- 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
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Ardmore
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Market St & 10th St - MBFS to Coulter Av & Glenn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Ardmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Ardmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Ardmore is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bethesda to Ardmore.
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