What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City is to bus via Perry Hall which costs $17 - $30 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ellicott City?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ellicott City is 105 miles. The road distance is 109.1 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ellicott City bus from?

Philadelphia to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ellicott City is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Philadelphia to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 384+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Philadelphia to Ellicott City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ellicott City by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb to ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RDwbbus CityLink PURPLE
2h 24m
$26–603
Bus via Perry Hall (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to White Marsh Park N Ridebus Greyhound US0325S
5h 8m
$18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
3h 17m
$19–33
Drive 108.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Ellicott Citycar 108.5 mi
2h 14m
$20–29

Philadelphia to Ellicott City by train and bus

282Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.8 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $15–29 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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