There are 4 ways to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Penllyn to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 29m$45–672Drive 141.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blue Bell to Silver Springcar 141.1 mi
2h 40m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305
6h 54m$28–44Line 98 bus, train, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Harvest Dr & Union Meeting Rd to Norristown Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
5h 24m$962–1,320
Blue Bell to Silver Spring by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Blue Bell to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Harvest Dr & Union Meeting Rd and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Plymouth Meeting Mall and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Blue Bell to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Penllyn and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 11th St, 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Blue Bell and Silver Spring is 165 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.
The best way to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Blue Bell to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Blue Bell to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Penllyn station.
The best way to get from Blue Bell to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Blue Bell, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Blue Bell to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Penllyn, Jefferson Station, 11th St, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Penllyn to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Blue Bell to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Blue Bell to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blue Bell to Silver Spring is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Blue Bell to Silver Spring.
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