There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lanham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 59m$41–83Drive 127.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Lanhamcar 127.1 mi
2h 28m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 30m$25–48Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Lanham Severn Rd+#9125bus
3h 48m$960–1,312Bus via Silver Spring+Bay 223
- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver Springbus New York / ...
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 223 to Riverdale Rd+#7773bus P30
4h 12m$32–70Fly 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 25m$908–1,209
Philadelphia to Lanham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $40 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lanham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Lanham Severn Rd+#9125 via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lanham station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lanham is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Lanham, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lanham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lanham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lanham, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 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 $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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Lanham Severn Rd+#9125
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 223 to Riverdale Rd+#7773
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- 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 Lanham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Lanham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lanham is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Lanham.
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