There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 39m$21–638Bus via Silver Spring
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
4h 29m$19–50Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
4h 19m$28–48Drive 131 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Silver Spring131 mi
2h 29m$24–35Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 6m$86–585Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PIT - DCA
3h 59mFly Philadelphia International Airport 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
4h 1m$275–665
Pennsylvania to Silver Spring by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Walnut St & 16th St and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall 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 2h 39m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Silver Spring is 143 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Pennsylvania to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, 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 $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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
- $23–270
- 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
- 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
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
- $25–45
- 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
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- rideprt.org
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rideprt.org
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Silver Spring is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Pennsylvania to Silver Spring.
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