There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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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 43m$954–1,306Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
- Take the train from Wilmington to Penn Medicine Stationtrain Wil
5h 5m$20–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 49m$40–85Airport 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$23–33Subway 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 27m$954–1,206Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus Ppb 3613 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
5h 12m$26–47
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 bus and train which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 5m.
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 Airport Terminal A via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 43m 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 43m and costs $950 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 2h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 12m.
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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore 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 944+ 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.