There are 6 ways to get from Lansdale to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 49m$37–661Drive 153.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansdale to Bethesdacar 153.3 mi
2h 58m$28–41Line 94 bus, line 23 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main St & Highland Av - MBNS to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 94
- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to 12th St & Market Stbus 23
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NWbus C51
6h 41m$29–51Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 32m$89–665Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
7h 30m$31–50Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 9m$959–1,214
Lansdale to Bethesda by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansdale to Bethesda is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lansdale to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansdale to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Main St & Highland Av - MBNS and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Chestnut Hill Loop, Philadelphia Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansdale to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Lansdale and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Suburban Station, 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Lansdale and Bethesda is 170 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansdale to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lansdale to Bethesda, including transfers.
Lansdale to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Main St & Highland Av - MBNS station.
Lansdale to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lansdale station.
The best way to get from Lansdale to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 94 bus and line 23 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Lansdale, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Lansdale to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Highland Av - MBNS to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Chestnut Hill Loop, 12th St & Market St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Main St & Highland Av - MBNS to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to 12th St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Lansdale to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill Loop station.
Lansdale to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansdale to Bethesda is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lansdale to Bethesda.
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