There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 29m$44–97Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 44m$24–47Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
4h 32m$31–74Drive 133.1 mi
- Drive from Kensington to Philadelphiacar 133.1 mi
2h 34m$25–36Line 34 bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Gbus
- Take the subway from Medical Center, 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 47m$960–1,314Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 22m$909–1,213
Kensington to Philadelphia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Philadelphia is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kensington to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy and arriving at Philadelphia via Silver Spring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Wheaton, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Kensington and Philadelphia is 146 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kensington to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Kensington to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Kensington to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Kensington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Kensington to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Kensington, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kensington to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Kensington to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Philadelphia is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kensington to Philadelphia.
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