What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Silver Spring?

Philadelphia and Silver Spring are 120 miles (193 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Silver Spring start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Silver Spring from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Silver Spring on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	4h 10m	3:55pm	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 15m	1:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	4h 30m	7:00pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Silver Spring on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	3h 10m	10:50pm	Silver Spring Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	2h 50m	10:50pm	Silver Spring Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	4h 10m	3:55pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	4h 30m	7:00pm	Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	3h 30m	7:40pm	Silver Spring Transit Center	No tags

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Get from Philadelphia to Silver Spring

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

121 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,330 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,383 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Silver Spring?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Silver Spring

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Silver Spring?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$23

11/19

$29

Today

$30

11/21

$31

11/22

$26

11/23

$32

11/24

No data

11/25

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $45 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Silver Spring based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-22.