What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Bowie?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Bowie station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Bowie?

The distance between Philadelphia and Bowie is 135 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Bowie without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Bowie?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Philadelphia to Bowie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Bowie bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Bowie train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Bowie?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bowie is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Bowie bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Bowie train arrive?

Philadelphia to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Bowie is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Philadelphia to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 345+ hotels available in Bowie.

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bowie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 54m
$35–75
Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 26m
$22–44
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bowiecar 123.8 mi
2h 21m
$23–33
Fly, subway, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
4h 32m
$958–1,310
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
6h 42m
$23–40

Philadelphia to Bowie by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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