There are 3 ways to get from Germantown to Hershey by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 10m$25–39Drive 103.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Germantown to Hersheycar 103.4 mi
2h 9m$18–26Train
- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
7h 30m$128–220
Germantown to Hershey by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Hershey. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Germantown and Hershey is 157 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Hershey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Germantown to Hershey, including transfers.
Germantown to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Germantown to Hershey train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Germantown to Hershey train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Hershey is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Germantown to Hershey.
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