There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 30m$42–92Bus, 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
4h 39m$19–32Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus Ppb 3613 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
3h 31m$25–49Drive 129.3 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvaniacar 129.3 mi
2h 28m$24–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 31m$87–659Subway 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
4h 13m$907–1,209
Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania is to bus and train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Silver Spring and University of Pennsylvania is 141 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania, including transfers.
Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and University of Pennsylvania, PA, 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, you can take a bus from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, and 34th St in around 3h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Silver Spring to University of Pennsylvania.
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