There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Norristown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 30m$20–654Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
5h 19m$19–50Bus via Gulph Mills (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 20m$27–37Drive 139 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Norristown139 mi
2h 38m$26–37Subway 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 (LNS) to Norristown
4h 29m$110–500Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Street
4h 52m
Silver Spring to Norristown by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Norristown is to bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Norristown is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norristown Transit Center via Washington Union Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Norristown is 160 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Norristown without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $20 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Silver Spring to Norristown, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Norristown is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $20 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 20m.
Silver Spring to Norristown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Norristown is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Silver Spring to Norristown.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Norristown, 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 $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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
- $27–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- $23–35
- 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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