There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 43m$35–657Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Bethesdabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 5m$20–32Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 2m$46–98Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bethesdacar 136 mi
2h 34m$25–36Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 17m$957–1,311Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
3h 54m$957–1,210Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
3h 59m
Pennsylvania to Bethesda by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda is to bus via Baltimore which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Washington, DC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall 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 2h 43m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Bethesda is 145 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Pennsylvania to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Bethesda is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Pennsylvania to Bethesda.
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