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Compare all timetables for the bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today
£22
tomorrow
£36
Monday
£24
Tuesday
£21
Wednesday
£26
Thursday
£27
Friday
£34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 0m 19:10 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 22:10 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station  Economy £22
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station  Economy £37
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £42
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station  Economy £44
Greyhound US 5h 25m 07:35 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 13:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      Save more than 50%
      3h 20m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £36
Greyhound US 4h 45m 04:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 08:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £37
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £37
Greyhound US 4h 20m 22:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 02:20 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £42
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £25? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      Save more than 69%
      3h 15m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      14:00
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      17:15
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 0m 19:10 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 22:10 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £24
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 4h 45m 04:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 08:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      Save more than 54%
      3h 20m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 0m 19:10 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 22:10 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £21
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 4h 20m 22:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 02:20 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 24%
      3h 50m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      18:20
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      22:10
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      Economy
      £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £26
Greyhound US 4h 45m 04:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 08:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 5h 25m 07:35 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 13:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 50%
      2h 45m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      06:00
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      08:45
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      Economy
      £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £27
Greyhound US 4h 45m 04:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 08:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £28
Greyhound US 6h 40m 15:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 22:30 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £28
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £29
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £10? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 37%
      3h 50m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      18:20
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      22:10
      Philadelphia, PA
      Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
      0 km
      Economy
      £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 25m 06:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 10:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £34
Greyhound US 5h 15m 09:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 15:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £34
Greyhound US 4h 45m 04:00 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 08:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £35
Greyhound US 4h 35m 12:25 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 17:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £35
Greyhound US 6h 40m 15:50 Silver Spring, MD Bus Stop 22:30 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £23? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      Save more than 68%
      3h 20m
      Silver Spring, MD
      10 km
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0 km
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
  • Did you know that if you travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      4h 0m
      0
      04:00
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      04:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      04:40
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      08:00
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      £11
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA is £18 on 17/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA

See here how frequent the connections between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 coaches from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Latest Coach 22:00
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 191.3 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Every day, 9 buses from 1 coach companies leave Silver Spring, MD for Philadelphia, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
Friday 19/06
Saturday 20/06
£24
Sunday 21/06
£36
Monday 22/06
£24
Tuesday 23/06
£21
Wednesday 24/06
£26
Thursday 25/06
£27
Friday 26/06
£34
Saturday 27/06
£21
Sunday 28/06
£23
Monday 29/06
£21
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
£24
Friday 03/07
£27
Saturday 04/07
£27
Sunday 05/07
£24
Monday 06/07
£22
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
£20
Friday 10/07
Saturday 11/07
£20
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA? Or which bus companies serve the route Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA bus

How much does a Silver Spring, MD - Philadelphia, PA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Silver Spring, MD - Philadelphia, PA bus trip is available from £18 and takes 3h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA?

The connection Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Silver Spring, MD - Philadelphia, PA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Philadelphia, PA from Silver Spring, MD take?

The quickest coach from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA is provided by Greyhound US and takes 3h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA?

The earliest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Silver Spring, MD at 04:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA?

The latest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Silver Spring, MD at 22:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Silver Spring, MD - Philadelphia, PA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA can travel with Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Philadelphia, PA from Silver Spring, MD?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Silver Spring, MD Philadelphia, PA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Silver Spring, MD Philadelphia, PA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Silver Spring, MD and Philadelphia, PA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Silver Spring, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Silver Spring, MD and to Philadelphia, PA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Silver Spring, MD and to Philadelphia, PA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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