There are 3 ways to get from Sparks to Philadelphia by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from McCormick Road to Mt. Royal / MICAtram Light Raillink
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2h 14m$36–623Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sparks to Philadelphiacar 97.1 mi
2h 8m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & RIDGELY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER sb to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
4h 24m$43–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sparks to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sparks to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Sparks to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & RIDGELY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER sb and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sparks to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from McCormick Road and arriving at 30th Street Station via Baltimore Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Sparks and Philadelphia is 114 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sparks to Philadelphia without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Sparks to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Sparks to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & RIDGELY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER sb station.
Sparks to Philadelphia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from McCormick Road station.
Sparks to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
What companies run services between Sparks, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Sparks to Philadelphia Bus Station via YORK RD & RIDGELY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER sb, Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from McCormick Road to Mt. Royal / MICA
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from YORK RD & RIDGELY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER sb to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sparks to Philadelphia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Mt. Royal / MICA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sparks to Philadelphia is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sparks to Philadelphia.
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