The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Greenbelt, MD on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:23 AM1h56Philadelphia, PA3:19 AMGreenbelt, MD$191One-way0 transfers
1:23 AM1h56Philadelphia, PA3:19 AMGreenbelt, MD$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $481.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $505 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD costing on average $27 (€22).
A train is $486 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD costing on average $505 (€413).
Other travel options to Greenbelt, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 44m by train vs 2h 22m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $25 (€21)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:23 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h56 | 3:19 AM Greenbelt, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Greenbelt, MD from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenbelt, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Greenbelt, MD
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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