There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lanham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 59m$38–79Bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 30m$22–235Drive 127.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Lanhamcar 127.1 mi
2h 28m$24–34Fly 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Lanham Severn Rd+#9125bus
3h 39m$90–664Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
5h 46m$28–48Fly 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 23m$318–767
Philadelphia to Lanham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $35 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lanham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Lanham Severn Rd+#9125 via College Park+Bay G and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lanham is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Lanham, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lanham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lanham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, which costs $22 - $240 and takes 3h 30m.
Philadelphia to Lanham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at College Park U of MD Metrorail station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lanham is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Lanham.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lanham, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–250 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Amtrak also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorail
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Lanham Severn Rd+#9125
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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