There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 24m$20–654Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 36m$19–50Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 14m$29–36Drive 123.3 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Springfield123.3 mi
2h 18m$23–33Subway, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Secane
4h 7m
Silver Spring to Springfield by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Springfield is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Baltimore Pk & North Av via Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Brookside-Springfield via Washington Union Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Springfield is 151 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Silver Spring to Springfield, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Springfield, Delaware County, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
- $28–270
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Secane
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
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 Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Springfield is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Silver Spring to Springfield.
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