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The average train between Swarthmore and Silver Spring takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore 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.

3h 19m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
$345
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
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$35–657

Swarthmore to Silver Spring train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 13m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 7m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 13m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 49m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 25m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 13m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 52m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 40m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore to Silver Spring? 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.

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  • Distance: 151.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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