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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2h 19m
    $45–95

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0310
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain train Wil
    4h 46m
    $19–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0320 / ...
    3h 52m
    $22–46

  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
    $92–659

  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
    $57–399

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 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, you can take a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA via Baltimore, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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