There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA 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 Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 41m$35–78Bus via Silver Spring
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
4h 35m$22–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0350
4h 32m$24–43Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Springcar 131.2 mi
2h 30m$24–35Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- 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
3h 32m$107–812Fly 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 12m$297–666
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Walnut St & 11th St and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from 11th St 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 41m.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Silver Spring is 144 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, 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 $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
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
- $30–70
- 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
- $21–40
- 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
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring is 1h ahead of Philadelphia, PA. It is currently 5:51 PM in Philadelphia, PA and 6:51 PM in Silver Spring.
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring.
There are 1780+ hotels available in Silver Spring.