There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
2h 17m$86–727Drive 107.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardenscar 107.4 mi
2h 5m$20–29Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
3h 12m$72–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4bus P30
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Palmetto / ...
4h 18m$83–135
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Longwood Gardens station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Wilmington via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Longwood Gardens is 128 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $85 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Longwood Gardens, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Silver Spring to Longwood Gardens.
There are 180+ hotels available in Longwood Gardens.