There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 46m$89–656Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 123.4 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 49m$45–95Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
4h 20m$34–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Silver Spring to Philadelphia-PHL123.4 mi
2h 15mSubway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 28m$54–386Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 11m$29–53
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Philadelphia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 133 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $85 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 2h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Silver Spring to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 900+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.