There are 6 ways to get from Norristown to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Nor
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 30m$35–656Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305
5h 52m$24–43Bus via Gulph Mills
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
5h 41m$35–76Drive 138.3 mi
- Drive from Norristown to Silver Springcar 138.3 mi
2h 40m$26–37Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 38m$960–1,313Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban 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
5h 4m$910–1,212
Norristown to Silver Spring by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norristown to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Norristown to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Norristown to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at Silver Spring via Gulph Mills Station - on street and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Norristown Elm Street 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 30m.
The distance between Norristown and Silver Spring is 162 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norristown to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Norristown to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Norristown to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Norristown to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Elm Street station.
The best way to get from Norristown to Silver Spring is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–70 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
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Norristown to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Norristown to Silver Spring train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to Silver Spring is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Norristown to Silver Spring.
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