What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Swarthmore via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

The distance between Silver Spring and Swarthmore is 153 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Swarthmore without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $20 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Swarthmore bus from?

Silver Spring to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Swarthmore train from?

Silver Spring to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $20 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Swarthmore bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Swarthmore train arrive?

Silver Spring to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Swarthmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Swarthmore is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Silver Spring to Swarthmore.

Where can I stay near Swarthmore?

There are 965+ hotels available in Swarthmore.

Silver Spring to Swarthmore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 26m
$20–654
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 41m
$19–50
Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 28m
$29–36
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Swarthmore120.4 mi
2h 12m
$22–32
Subway, fly, train
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
3. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmore
4h 12m

Silver Spring to Swarthmore by subway and train (Amtrak)

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Swarthmore, 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.

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