What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Glenwood Av and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Bristol 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 12m.

How far is it from Bristol to Silver Spring?

The distance between Bristol and Silver Spring is 165 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Bristol to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Silver Spring bus from?

Bristol to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Silver Spring train from?

Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Bristol station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Bristol to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Bristol to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Bristol to Silver Spring train arrive?

Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Silver Spring is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bristol to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Bristol to Silver Spring - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 12m
$35–656
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305
5h 53m
$23–43
Bus via Washington Union Station
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 14m
$27–49
Drive 152.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Silver Springcar 152.5 mi
2h 55m
$28–41
Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 8m
$960–1,313
Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 44m
$960–1,212

Bristol to Silver Spring by train and subway

168Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bristol to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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