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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Cambridge takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring to Cambridge. 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 27m
Duration
460 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
7h 50m
$242–392

Silver Spring to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela9h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak8h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak12h 45m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela7h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Cambridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 460 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Boston via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 50m.

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