The average train between Silver Spring and Elizabeth takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Elizabeth. 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 hourly between Silver Spring and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Silver Spring to Elizabeth train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Elizabeth train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Elizabeth is 304 km. The road distance is 363 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.