There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 5m$21–638Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
4h 54m$19–50Drive 119.9 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Silver Spring119.9 mi
2h 13m$22–32Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
3h 44mBus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
5h 19m$28–40Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 30m$226–555
Swarthmore to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Silver Spring is 153 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Swarthmore to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Swarthmore to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Silver Spring is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Swarthmore to Silver Spring.
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