There are 6 ways to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 10m$21–638Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringNew York
4h 59m$19–50Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Silver Spring128.7 mi
2h 34m$24–34Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
3h 56mBus via Gulph Mills Station - on street (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0350
5h 33m$26–38Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- 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
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
4h 41m
Villanova University to Silver Spring by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Villanova 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 10m.
The distance between Villanova University and Silver Spring is 153 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Villanova University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 59m.
Villanova University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Silver Spring is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Villanova University to Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Villanova University, 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 Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 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
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- 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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