There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Collegeville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Norristown Transit Centertrain Nor
5h 10m$77–131Bus, line 23 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 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 23
7h 40m$26–46Drive 137.9 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Collegevillecar 137.9 mi
2h 56m$26–37Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
8h 53m$31–50
Bethesda to Collegeville by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Collegeville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Collegeville is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Collegeville. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Main St & 3rd Av via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, 11th St & Market St - FS, Chestnut Hill Loop and Norristown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Collegeville. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norristown Transit Center via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Bethesda and Collegeville is 171 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Collegeville without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bethesda to Collegeville, including transfers.
Bethesda to Collegeville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Collegeville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Collegeville is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Collegeville, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Main St & 2nd Av via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, Norristown Transit Center, and Norristown Transit Center in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Main St & 3rd Av via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St & Market St - FS, Chestnut Hill Loop, and Norristown Transit Center in around 7h 40m.
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Norristown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Collegeville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Collegeville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Collegeville is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Bethesda to Collegeville.
There are 144+ hotels available in Collegeville.