There are 6 ways to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street StationKeystone Service
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 15m$33–669Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Silver Spring112.5 mi
2h 18m$21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St StationPao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
5h 33mTrain, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
4h$92–623Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
6h 38m$32–44Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street 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
4h 46m$247–577
Downingtown to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak 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 15m.
The distance between Downingtown and Silver Spring is 174 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Downingtown to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Downingtown to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak 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 15m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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
- 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
Downingtown to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Downingtown to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Silver Spring is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Downingtown to Silver Spring.
There are 1653+ hotels available in Silver Spring.