There are 6 ways to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 42m$22–659Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Spring GardenWashington
4h 35m$21–54Drive 134 mi
- Drive from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia134 mi
2h 30m$25–36Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd to Silver Spring+Bay 102
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3h 38m$76–513Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 37m$27–54Subway 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 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 28m$236–567
Chevy Chase to Philadelphia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd and arriving at Spring Garden via Silver Spring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Chevy Chase and Philadelphia is 144 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Chevy Chase to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
The best way to get from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 4h 35m.
Chevy Chase to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Spring Garden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chevy Chase to Philadelphia is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chevy Chase to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Chevy Chase, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Spring Garden 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Spring Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd to Silver Spring+Bay 102
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from East-West Hwy+Brookville Rd to Silver Spring+Bay 102
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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