There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 4m$82–576Drive 129.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesdacar 129.3 mi
2h 24m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h$35–656Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
5h 23m$35–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bethesda129.3 mi
2h 24mFly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 21m$950–1,185
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Silver Spring via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A 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.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bethesda is 133 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 3h, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.
- 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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bethesda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bethesda.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Bethesda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bethesda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.