The average train between Silver Spring and Boston takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Boston. 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 2 hours between Silver Spring and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Boston. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Silver Spring to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Boston is 627 km. The road distance is 745 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.