There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 18m$23–657Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
3h 53m$30–46Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd131.5 mi
2h 33m$24–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Merion
4h 1mBus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 33m$23–50Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 47m$234–563Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Bala Cynwyd
4h 37m$196–492
Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Belmont Av & Ford Rd via Market St & 30th St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Bala Cynwyd is 147 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $23 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $23 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 53m.
Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Silver Spring to Bala Cynwyd.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Merion
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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