The average train between Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). 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 Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Philadelphia Airport (PHL) at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 181.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.