There are 5 ways to get from Malvern to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 34m$35–656Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malvern to Bethesdacar 127.9 mi
2h 39m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
5h 57m$35–81Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 37m$86–613Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Malvern to Gray 30th St 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 54m$910–1,212
Malvern to Bethesda by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malvern to Bethesda is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Malvern to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Malvern to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Silver Spring via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Malvern and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Malvern and Bethesda is 164 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Malvern to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Malvern to Bethesda, including transfers.
Malvern to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Malvern to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Malvern station.
The best way to get from Malvern to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Malvern, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Malvern to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Malvern to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- 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
- $40–90
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Malvern to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Malvern to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malvern to Bethesda is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Malvern to Bethesda.
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