The average train between Silver Spring and Groton takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Groton. 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 4 hours between Silver Spring and Groton. The earliest departure is at 1:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Groton at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Groton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Groton. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Groton station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Silver Spring to Groton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Groton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New London station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Groton is 495.6 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to New London via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 58m.