There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 48m$35–641Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 35m$24–47Drive 133.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Kensington Stationcar 133.3 mi
2h 32m$25–36Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 5 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwybus
4h$959–1,315Bus
- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver Springbus New York / ...
3h 37m$31–72Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 26m$909–1,214
Philadelphia to Kensington Station by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Kensington Station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy via Silver Spring Station & Bay 232. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Kensington Station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Kensington Station is 146 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Kensington Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Kensington Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Kensington Station is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kensington Station, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 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 16m
- 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
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Spring Garden to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Kensington Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Kensington Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Kensington Station is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Philadelphia to Kensington Station.
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