The average train between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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 every 4 hours 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 11:01 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction 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.
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 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring is 253.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 11m.