The average train between Elizabeth and Silver Spring takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Elizabeth 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 4 hours between Elizabeth and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 1:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Metropark and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Elizabeth to Silver Spring train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
Elizabeth to Silver Spring train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Silver Spring is 304 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.