There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
3h 17m$82–576Drive 117 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowiecar 117 mi
2h 11m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 10m$39–89Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 11m$29–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bowie117 mi
2h 11mFly 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 53m$949–1,183
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bowie is 143 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
- Schedules at
- Prince George's Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bowie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bowie.
There are 309+ hotels available in Bowie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bowie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.