There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
2h 5m$17–654Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4P30
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
3h 8m$15–232Bus
- Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4P30
- Take the bus from Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop to Wilmington Bus StationGreyhound US0310
4h 44m$28–42Drive 103.9 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Wilmington103.9 mi
1h 53m$19–28
Silver Spring to Delaware by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Delaware station. However, there are services departing from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Wilmington via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Delaware is 116 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $17 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Silver Spring to Delaware, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Delaware bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av station.
Silver Spring to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $17 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Delaware, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to Wilmington Bus Station via New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 and Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop in around 4h 44m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $13–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Delaware bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4.
Silver Spring to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Delaware is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Silver Spring to Delaware.
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