There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2h 4m$31–69Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
2h 50m$16–35Drive 103.9 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Wilmingtoncar 103.9 mi
1h 53m$19–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4bus P30
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
3h 9m$29–62
Silver Spring to Delaware by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Delaware is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silver Spring Bus Station station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Silver Spring to Delaware, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus 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 4m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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
- 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
- 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
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
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.
Book your Silver Spring to Delaware bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 311+ hotels available in Delaware.














