There are 7 ways to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 46m$85–656Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 127.9 mi
2h 21m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 56m$45–95Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
4h 49m$27–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bethesda to Philadelphia-PHL127.9 mi
2h 21mSubway 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
3h 21m$904–1,205Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
5h 56m$35–81
Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Bethesda and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 133 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 2h 56m, you could also bus via Baltimore, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 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 (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
- 1-800-343-9999
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bethesda to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bethesda to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bethesda and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.