There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- 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
1h 40m$86–585Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
4h 44m$19–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 56m$21–638Bus via Penn Medicine Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
4h 41m$25–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Silver Spring124.6 mi
2h 18mDrive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring124.6 mi
2h 18m$23–33Fly 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
2h 35m$275–665
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to fly and subway which takes 1h 40m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A 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 56m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring is 133 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Medicine Station, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 41m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), 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
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
- 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 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
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
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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