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The average train between Silver Spring and Danbury takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Danbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 27m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
$194
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Acela
7h 21m
$157–258

Silver Spring to Danbury train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Silver Spring and Danbury. 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 Danbury at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 39m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 39m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 39m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 39m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 20m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 20m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 8m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Danbury? 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: 299.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–750 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Amtrak also services this route every 2 hours.

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