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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Boston takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

8h 19m
Duration
461 mi
Distance
$353
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 54m
$62–904

Silver Spring to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Silver Spring and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:46 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 461.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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 Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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