There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 48m$23–657Drive 118.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station)118.4 mi
2h 14m$22–32Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 38m$33–49Fly, line 117 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State University
4h 42m$80–564Bus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
5h 2m$23–50
Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Penn State University (Station). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Penn State University via Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Penn State University (Station) is 159 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $23 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station), including transfers.
Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $23 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 38m.
Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station) is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Silver Spring to Penn State University (Station).
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Penn State University (Station), 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 $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
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/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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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