There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown AmtrakKeystone Service
4h 8m$33–670Drive 113.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Downingtown113.4 mi
2h 17m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to DowningtownPao
5h 51mSubway, fly, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Downingtown
4h 17m$304–623Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
6h 21m$36–52
Silver Spring to Downingtown by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Walnut St & 30th St - FS, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Downingtown is 174 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Downingtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Downingtown is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Downingtown Amtrak via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 8m. 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
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- 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
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Lancaster City Cabs
- Phone
- +1 717-824-4488
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Downingtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Downingtown is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Silver Spring to Downingtown.
There are 85+ hotels available in Downingtown.