The average train between Newark and Silver Spring takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Newark 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 Newark and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Newark to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Silver Spring is 311.4 km. The road distance is 354 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.