There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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 Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 23m$33–636Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NWbus C51
3h 43m$23–36Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Bethesdacar 136 mi
2h 34m$25–36Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 19m$958–1,311Bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
4h 2m$46–97Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
3h 49m$957–1,210Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 8m$925–1,652
Philadelphia to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $30 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Bethesda is 144 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Washington Union Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 3h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Bethesda is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia to Bethesda.
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