The average train between Silver Spring and Hempstead takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Hempstead. 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 Hempstead. 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 Hempstead at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Hempstead station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Silver Spring to Hempstead train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Hempstead train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Hempstead is 347.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.