There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or taxi
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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 MiddletownKeystone Service
5h 39m$50–694Drive 111.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg111.4 mi
2h 14m$21–30Bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B7
5h 45m$34–102Subway, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)IAD - MDT
3h 56m$39–283Subway, fly to Lancaster, 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 Penn State Harrisburg
3h 59m$269–583
Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Penn State Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Middletown via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Penn State Harrisburg is 237 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Penn State Harrisburg via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Middletown in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Penn State Harrisburg via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Market Square Transfer Center, and Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
- $26–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Middletown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- 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
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Silver Spring to Penn State Harrisburg.
There are 227+ hotels available in Penn State Harrisburg.