The average train between Hartford and Silver Spring takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford 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 twice daily between Hartford and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 11m • 2 changes


6h 2m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


7h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Silver Spring station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Hartford to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Hartford and Silver Spring is 479.8 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via New Haven, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 6h 33m.