What is the cheapest way to get from Germantown to Hershey?

The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to Hershey?

The fastest way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Germantown and Hershey?

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 SHADY GROVE & station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Germantown and Hershey?

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.

How far is it from Germantown to Hershey?

The distance between Germantown and Hershey is 161 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.

How do I travel from Germantown to Hershey without a car?

The best way to get from Germantown to Hershey without a car is to line 61 bus and subway and bus and line 322 bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $25 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Germantown to Hershey?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Germantown to Hershey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germantown to Hershey bus from?

Germantown to Hershey bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.

Where do I catch the Germantown to Hershey train from?

Germantown to Hershey train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Germantown to Hershey?

The best way to get from Germantown to Hershey is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Germantown to Hershey bus arrive?

Germantown to Hershey bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.

Where does the Germantown to Hershey train arrive?

Germantown to Hershey train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Germantown to Hershey?

Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Hershey is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Germantown to Hershey.

Where can I stay near Hershey?

There are 151+ hotels available in Hershey.

Germantown to Hershey - 4 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Germantown to Hershey by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 61 bus, subway, bus, line 322 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus 61
2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Avebus 322
7h 4m
$25–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 21m
$18–29
Train
1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
7h 30m
$128–220
Drive 103.4 mi
1. Drive from Germantown to Hersheycar 103.4 mi
2h 9m
$19–28

Germantown to Hershey by bus and subway

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 21m.

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