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How to get fromSilver Spring to Philadelphia, PAby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2h 19m
    $45–92

  2. Bus via Washington Union Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 30m
    $20–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    3h 50m
    $33–74

  4. Drive 131.7 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PAcar car 131.7 mi
    2h 27m
    $24–35

  5. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3h 36m
    $92–711

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    4h 18m
    $57–416

Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar272Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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