There are 5 ways to get from Rockville to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus, car, or plane
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 34m$42–93Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockville to Philadelphiacar 137.3 mi
2h 35m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
5h 34m$32–78Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 46m$93–660Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 18m$57–399
Rockville to Philadelphia by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Philadelphia is to subway and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Philadelphia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Rockville and Philadelphia is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Rockville to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Rockville to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Rockville to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
Rockville to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rockville to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Philadelphia is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rockville to Philadelphia.
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