The average train between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction 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 4 times a day between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Silver Spring station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring is 253.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.