There are 5 ways to get from Laurel to Reading by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Washington Union Station
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
5h 42m$83–145Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laurel to Readingcar 119.7 mi
2h 28m$22–31Bus via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
6h 20m$28–47Train, bus
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
6h 42m$42–675Bus
- Take the bus from Laurel to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
7h 25m$32–48
Laurel to Reading by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laurel to Reading is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Laurel to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Laurel to Reading. However, there are services departing from Laurel and arriving at Reading via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Laurel and Reading is 209 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Laurel to Reading without a car is to train and bus via Washington Union Station which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Laurel to Reading, including transfers.
Laurel to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Laurel to Reading bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laurel to Reading is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Laurel to Reading.
Book your Laurel to Reading bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Laurel, MD, USA and Reading, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laurel to Reading via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 6h 20m.
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laurel to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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