The average train between Boston and Silver Spring takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Boston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Boston and Silver Spring is 627 km. The road distance is 743 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.