There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Exton 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 Exton AmtrakKeystone Service
4h 4m$32–668Drive 118.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Exton118.1 mi
2h 25m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to ExtonPao
5h 42mSubway, 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 (LNS) to Exton
4h 22m$239–643Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
6h 7m$35–43
Silver Spring to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Exton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Exton. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Exton Square Mall & County Library via Walnut St & 30th St - FS, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Exton. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Exton is 169 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Exton without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Silver Spring to Exton, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Exton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Exton is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Exton Amtrak via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $26–35 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
- $95–460
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
- $27–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Exton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Exton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Silver Spring to Exton.
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