There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 1m$81–568Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Springcar 124.6 mi
2h 19m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 52m$35–656Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
4h 44m$33–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Silver Spring124.6 mi
2h 19mFly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
2h 27m$56–377Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305
5h 38m$29–51
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Silver Spring via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A 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 2h 52m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring is 133 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 2h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.
- 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
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
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring.
There are 1399+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.