The average train between Silver Spring and Capitol Heights takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Silver Spring to Capitol Heights. 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 15 minutes between Silver Spring and Capitol Heights. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Capitol Heights at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Capitol Heights station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Silver Spring to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.
Silver Spring to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Capitol Heights is 15.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 41 min.