There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Parkesburg by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Parkesburg Stationtrain Keystone Service
4h 12m$56–121Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Parkesburgcar 107.3 mi
2h 6m$20–29Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Parkesburg Stationtrain Keystone Service
6h 24m$38–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Parkesburg Stationtrain Keystone Service
6h 52m$46–106
Bethesda to Parkesburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Parkesburg is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Parkesburg is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Parkesburg station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Parkesburg Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Bethesda and Parkesburg is 186 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Parkesburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bethesda to Parkesburg, including transfers.
Bethesda to Parkesburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Parkesburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Parkesburg is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bethesda to Parkesburg.
There are 105+ hotels available in Parkesburg.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Parkesburg, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Parkesburg Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 12m.
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Parkesburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Parkesburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Parkesburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide












