There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Paoli by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 Paolitrain Pao
3h 35m$45–95Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Paolicar 129.2 mi
2h 40m$24–35Bus, line 124 bus
- 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 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Plaza at King of Prussiabus 124 / ...
6h 1m$27–44Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
6h 35m$35–81
Bethesda to Paoli by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Paoli is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Paoli is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Paoli. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS and Plaza at King of Prussia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Paoli. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Paoli via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Bethesda and Paoli is 161 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Paoli without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Bethesda to Paoli, including transfers.
Bethesda to Paoli bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Paoli train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Paoli is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Paoli, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Paoli via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, and Plaza at King of Prussia in around 6h 1m.
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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Paoli
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Plaza at King of Prussia
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Paoli bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Paoli train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Paoli is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bethesda to Paoli.
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