There are 3 ways to get from Germantown to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 54m$80–164Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Germantown to Ocean Citycar 177.4 mi
3h 47m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
8h 33m$36–60
Germantown to Ocean City by bus, subway, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via SHADY GROVE & station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Germantown and Ocean City is 246 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Germantown to Ocean City, including transfers.
Germantown to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Germantown to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave in around 8h 33m.
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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 Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Germantown to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Ocean City is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Germantown to Ocean City.
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