There are 6 ways to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 30m$21–638Bus via Silver Spring
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
3h 38m$19–50Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
3h 25m$23–35Drive 129 mi
- Drive from Drexel University to Silver Spring129 mi
2h 29m$24–34Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
3h 10m$73–516Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
3h 56m$226–555
Drexel University to Silver Spring by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Drexel University station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Drexel University and Silver Spring is 143 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Drexel University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Drexel University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Drexel University, PA, USA and Silver Spring, 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, 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 6m
- 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
- $65–550
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
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
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
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/
- 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
Drexel University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Drexel University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drexel University to Silver Spring is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Drexel University to Silver Spring.
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