The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring is 181.5 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.