There are 6 ways to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 10m$43–91Drive 139.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkins Park to Silver Springcar 139.4 mi
2h 47m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
4h 57m$36–71Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Elkins Park to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 3m$95–715Bus via Broad St & Olney Av - FS (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0350
5h 39m$31–54Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 40m$320–719
Elkins Park to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkins Park to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Old York Rd & Church Rd - FS and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Broad St & Olney Av - FS, Walnut St & 15th St and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkins Park to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Elkins Park and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Suburban Station, 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Elkins Park and Silver Spring is 153 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Elkins Park to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Elkins Park to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Elkins Park to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Elkins Park, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–850
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
- 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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Elkins Park to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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
- 47 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elkins Park to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Elkins Park to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkins Park to Silver Spring is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Elkins Park to Silver Spring.
There are 1286+ hotels available in Silver Spring.