There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Temple University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 51m$40–85Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- 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 6m$21–38Drive 138.1 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Temple Universitycar 138.1 mi
2h 39m$26–37Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Temple Universitytrain
3h 48m$961–1,312Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 59m$26–49Subway 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
4h 26m$960–1,211
Bethesda to Temple University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Temple University is to bus via Baltimore which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Temple University is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Temple University via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Bethesda and Temple University is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Bethesda to Temple University, including transfers.
Bethesda to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Temple University is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Temple University via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St & Market St - FS, and 11th St & Berks St in around 4h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Temple University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Temple University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Temple University is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Bethesda to Temple University.
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