There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 16m$21–638Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver SpringNew York
3h 5m$18–50Drive 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 8m$78–549Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 to Fenton St+Silver Spring AvP30
2h 36m$20–246Fly 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
3h 52m$234–535Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
4h 8m$79–688
Philadelphia to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spring Garden and arriving at Silver Spring. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Silver Spring is 142 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Spring Garden station.
Philadelphia to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
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. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
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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
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
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
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- 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 Spring Garden to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 to Fenton St+Silver Spring Av
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Philadelphia to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Silver Spring is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Philadelphia to Silver Spring.
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