There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 11m$35–656Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305
5h 53m$26–48Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
5h 3m$33–78Drive 152.5 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Silver Springcar 152.5 mi
2h 55m$28–41Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 19m$85–613Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 45m$60–392
Bristol to Silver Spring by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Silver Spring via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
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 11m.
The distance between Bristol and Silver Spring is 165 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bristol to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Bristol to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Bristol station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
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, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Bristol to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Silver Spring is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bristol to Silver Spring.
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