There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 40m$21–638Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver SpringNew York
3h 34m$18–50Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring131.2 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)PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
3h 20m$78–549Bus via Walnut St & 30th St - FS (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
4h 30m$26–38Fly 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 5m$234–535
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 drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spring Garden and arriving at Silver Spring. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
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 40m.
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 40m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Spring Garden 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 40m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Spring Garden to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $26–260
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Spring Garden to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $18–50
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
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring is 2h ahead of Philadelphia, PA. It is currently 4:54 AM in Philadelphia, PA and 6:54 AM 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.
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