There are 7 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, 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
3h 3m$85–657Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
6h 12m$23–37Subway, train
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 13m$45–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia-PHL132.7 mi
2h 26mDrive 132.7 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 132.7 mi
2h 26m$25–35Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- 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 37m$904–1,206Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
6h 44m$37–85
Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus via Baltimore which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride 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 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, 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 3h 13m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 143 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 6h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gaithersburg to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 1133+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
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