What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Allentown?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Allentown is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Allentown?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Allentown is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Allentown?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Allentown via Chestnut St & 30th St and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Allentown?

The distance between Silver Spring and Allentown is 201 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Allentown without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Allentown without a car is to train and bus via Philadelphia which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Allentown?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Silver Spring to Allentown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Allentown bus from?

Silver Spring to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Allentown bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Allentown?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Allentown is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Silver Spring to Allentown.

Where can I stay near Allentown?

There are 96+ hotels available in Allentown.

Silver Spring to Allentown - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Allentown by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Philadelphia
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to AllentownFab21
5h 20m
$50–704
Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Allentown160.6 mi
3h 29m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to AllentownFab21
6h 8m
$59–91
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
3. Drive from Lancaster (LNS) to Allentown
4h 42m
$195–490
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to AllentownFlixBus 2651
5h 25m
$35–679
Train, bus via Doylestown
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
2. Take the train from Jefferson Station to DoylestownLan
3. Take the bus from Doylestown SEPTA Station to Allentown
6h 43m
Bus via William Penn Park and Ride
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Spring GardenWashington
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to William Penn Park and RideFlixBus 2651
7h 54m
$41–73
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
5h 51m
$89–528
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PA
6h 16m
$94–613
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
6h 30m
$103–580

Silver Spring to Allentown by subway, train, and bus

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Allentown via Philadelphia, Chestnut St & 30th St, Chestnut St & 6th St, and Philadelphia in around 6h 8m.

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