There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Norristown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Norristown Elm Streettrain Nor
4h 17m$45–95Bus, line 27 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 Juniper St & Commerce St to Plymouth Meeting Mallbus 27
5h 57m$27–45Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Norristowncar 143.5 mi
2h 45m$27–38Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Streettrain
5h 6m$96–662Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
6h 30m$37–84
Bethesda to Norristown by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Norristown is to bus and line 27 bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Norristown is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Powell St & Swede St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Juniper St & Commerce St and Plymouth Meeting Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norristown Elm Street via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Bethesda and Norristown is 162 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Norristown without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Bethesda to Norristown, including transfers.
Bethesda to Norristown bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Norristown is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 27 bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Norristown, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Norristown Elm Street via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Powell St & Swede St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Juniper St & Commerce St, and Plymouth Meeting Mall in around 5h 57m.
- 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $16–27
- 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Juniper St & Commerce St to Plymouth Meeting Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Norristown bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Norristown is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bethesda to Norristown.
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