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Herndon to Silver Spring trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Silver Spring takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Herndon 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.

1h 9m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Subway

best
  1. Take the subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
  2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
1h 5m
$3–4

Herndon to Silver Spring train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Herndon and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 11m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 11m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 11m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herndon 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: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h 5m.

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