There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Poolesville by train, subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center PlatformRd
4h 17m$23–645Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center PlatformRd
5h 58m$23–61Drive 153.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Poolesville153.7 mi
2h 59m$29–41Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 76 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
5h 1m$84–605Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationGreyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & station201
6h 15m$25–42Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 76 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
5h 40m$236–571
Philadelphia to Poolesville by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Poolesville is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Poolesville is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Poolesville. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Fisher Ave & Norris Rd via Warner St and Shady Grove Station & Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Poolesville is 174 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Poolesville without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 17m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Poolesville, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Poolesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Poolesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Poolesville is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Philadelphia to Poolesville.
There are 188+ hotels available in Poolesville.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Poolesville, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Warner St, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay C in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–9
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 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
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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