There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 11m$42–85Drive 124.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Greenbeltcar 124.8 mi
2h 23m$23–33Bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 53m$26–49Fly 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
4h 44m$60–392Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 28m$26–45Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastwaybus
4h 14m$87–614
Philadelphia to Greenbelt by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $40 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Crescent Rd+Gardenway via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Greenbelt 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 11m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Greenbelt is 131 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Greenbelt train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Greenbelt is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Greenbelt, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastway
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Greenbelt train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Greenbelt is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Philadelphia to Greenbelt.
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