There are 6 ways to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or subway
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 Middletown to 30th Street StationKeystone Service
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
4h 36m$52–692Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring110.5 mi
2h 13m$21–30Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationGreyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Silver SpringNew York
5h 22m$26–77Taxi to Lancaster, fly, subway
- Take the taxi from Penn State Harrisburg to Lancaster (LNS)
- Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LNS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 7m$186–585Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0430
5h 26m$26–57Fly from Harrisburg International Airport, subway
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 48m$79–665
Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring by foot, bus, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from W Harrisburg Pike @ Middletown Home and arriving at Silver Spring via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Middletown 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 4h 36m.
The distance between Penn State Harrisburg and Silver Spring is 237 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Middletown station.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $25 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Middletown, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring via W Harrisburg Pike @ Middletown Home, Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Baltimore in around 5h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–650
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Lancaster to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Middletown to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- 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
- +1 202 466 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $4–30
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Nana Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 717-557-3714
- Website
- taxiharrisburgpa.com
Kenny's Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-717-433-3610
- Website
- kennyscabservice.com
A-AAA Alpine Cab
- Phone
- +1 717-238-2020
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Silver Spring.
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