The average train between Swarthmore and Silver Spring takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Swarthmore to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Swarthmore and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Swarthmore to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Silver Spring is 176 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.