There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 12m$32–72Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 19m$20–52Drive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Bethesdacar 124.6 mi
2h 19m$23–33Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- 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 59mBus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
6h 21m$28–58Fly 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
4h 30m$286–627
Swarthmore to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Bethesda+Bay C via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Bethesda is 154 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Swarthmore to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–800
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
- 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
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $2–4
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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 to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Swarthmore to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Bethesda is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swarthmore to Bethesda.
There are 1778+ hotels available in Bethesda.