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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Germantown is to bus via Baltimore which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Germantown is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Germantown?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Warner St and Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Germantown?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Germantown?

The distance between Philadelphia and Germantown is 161 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Germantown without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Philadelphia to Germantown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Germantown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Germantown train from?

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

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Germantown?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Germantown is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Germantown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Germantown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Germantown?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Germantown is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Germantown.

Where can I stay near Germantown?

There are 119+ hotels available in Germantown.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 44m
$33–642
Bus via Baltimore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
5h 4m
$18–34
Drive 145.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Germantowncar 145.4 mi
2h 47m
$27–39
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 Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h
$959–1,315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 20m
$42–97
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
4h 29m
$959–1,214

Philadelphia to Germantown by train

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Warner St, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 5h 4m.

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