The average train between Hempstead and Silver Spring takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead 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 hourly between Hempstead and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Hempstead to Silver Spring train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Silver Spring train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Silver Spring is 347.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.