There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, train, or bus
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
1h 47m$980–1,304Bus via Wilmington Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
5h 39m$22–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 53m$35–657Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring124.6 mi
2h 19mDrive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Springcar 124.6 mi
2h 19m$23–33Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 17m$965–1,185Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 18m$54–939Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 55m$51–107
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 1h 47m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center and Wilmington Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
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 53m.
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 53m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus 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 1h 47m and costs $950 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 2h 53m, you could also bus via Wilmington Bus Station, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 39m.
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 $70–120 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 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–390
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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- 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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus 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 1602+ 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.