There are 6 ways to get from North Potomac to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 8m$44–97Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
5h 51m$19–35Drive 145 mi
- Drive from North Potomac to Philadelphiacar 145 mi
2h 44m$27–39Line 301 bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln to Rockville Station & Bay Lbus
- Take the subway from Rockville, 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
4h 20m$95–664Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
6h 7m$34–82Line 301 bus, subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln to Rockville Station & Bay Lbus
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- 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 52m$59–403
North Potomac to Philadelphia by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Potomac to Philadelphia is to bus via Baltimore which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from North Potomac to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from North Potomac to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dufief Mill Rd & Travilah Rd and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via SHADY GROVE & station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from North Potomac to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between North Potomac and Philadelphia is 159 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from North Potomac to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from North Potomac to Philadelphia, including transfers.
North Potomac to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
North Potomac to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
North Potomac to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
What companies run services between North Potomac, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dufief Mill Rd & Travilah Rd to Philadelphia Bus Station via Shady Grove Station & Bay J, SHADY GROVE & station, Warner St, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln to Rockville Station & Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln to Rockville Station & Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Potomac to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between North Potomac to Philadelphia is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from North Potomac to Philadelphia.
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