There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 31m$35–641Drive 134.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Chevy Chasecar 134.3 mi
2h 31m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Silver Springbus Ppb 8448
3h 59m$24–43Fly 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 Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to East-West Hwy+Rocton Avbus
3h 44m$99–716Train, bus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 55m$26–41Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 8m$959–1,065Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 59m$69–1,054
Philadelphia to Chevy Chase by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Chevy Chase. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at East-West Hwy+Rocton Av via Baltimore and Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Chevy Chase. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chevy Chase is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Chevy Chase bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Chevy Chase train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chevy Chase, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to East-West Hwy+Rocton Av via Baltimore and Silver Spring+Bay 102 in around 3h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to East-West Hwy+Rocton Av
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to East-West Hwy+Rocton Av
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Chevy Chase bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Chevy Chase train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chevy Chase is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia to Chevy Chase.
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