There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 7m$981–1,304Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Parkcar 121.5 mi
2h 20m$23–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 40m$41–91Bus via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 45m$31–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to College Park121.5 mi
2h 20mFly 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 38m$950–1,185Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 46m$35–659Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 23m$26–46
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Baltimore Av+Knox Rd via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Rhode Island Av-Brentwood+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park 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 3h 40m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and College Park is 135 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $950 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 3h 40m, you could also bus via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and College Park, 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to College Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to College Park.
There are 1322+ hotels available in College Park.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and College Park. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.