There are 6 ways to get from Ambler to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambler to Gray 30th St StationLan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 22mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
5h 11m$19–50Drive 142.6 mi
- Drive from Ambler to Silver Spring142.6 mi
2h 43m$26–38Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
4h 5mBus via Gulph Mills Station - on street (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
6h 11m$28–40Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- 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 Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
4h 50m
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambler to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ambler to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambler to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Butler Av & Ridge Av and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Gulph Mills Station - on street and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambler to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Ambler and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Ambler and Silver Spring is 161 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ambler to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ambler to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Ambler to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Ambler to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Ambler station.
The best way to get from Ambler to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Ambler, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Ambler to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Ambler to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
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
- $26–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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 Silver Spring, Red 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ambler to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Ambler to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambler to Silver Spring is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ambler to Silver Spring.
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