There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 39m$20–654Bus via Silver Spring
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 6m$19–50Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
3h 28m$27–37Drive 131.5 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA131.5 mi
2h 29m$24–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3h 38m$84–658Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 24m$234–563
Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Chestnut St & 10th St via Chestnut St & 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 11th St via Washington Union Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Philadelphia, PA is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Philadelphia, 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
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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 Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
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 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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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia, PA.
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