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Columbia to Silver Spring trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia and Silver Spring takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Columbia 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.

11h 11m
Duration
511 mi
Distance
$330
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Columbia to Silver Spring train times

Trains run once daily between Columbia and Silver Spring. The service departs Columbia at 4:22 AM at night, which arrives into Silver Spring at 15:32:00. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia to Silver Spring? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 511.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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