There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 54m$32–88Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Germantown to Philadelphiacar 142.7 mi
2h 53m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h$44–107Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
4h 11m$958–1,315Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 44m$958–1,214
Germantown to Philadelphia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr and arriving at Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Germantown and Philadelphia is 159 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Germantown to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Germantown to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Germantown to Philadelphia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Philadelphia bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Germantown to Philadelphia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Philadelphia is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Germantown to Philadelphia.
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