There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 50m$34–86Bus via Wilmington Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
5h 26m$21–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Silver Spring to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)123.4 mi
2h 15mDrive 123.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 123.4 mi
2h 15m$23–33Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 51m$954–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 5m$44–101Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 26m$954–1,205
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus via Wilmington Bus Station which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 26m.
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 station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Wilmington Tc, Claymont Transit Center and Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
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 50m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 149 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 50m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus 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 train which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Wilmington Bus Station, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,400 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Silver Spring to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus 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 926+ 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.