What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA 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.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda is 145 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $35 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train from?

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 43m
$35–656
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NWbus C51
3h 51m
$23–42
Drive 136 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesdacar 136 mi
2h 34m
$25–36
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 25m
$958–1,310
Bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 2m
$47–116
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 55m
$957–1,209

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 144 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Philadelphia, PA to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 3h 51m.

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