The average train between Silver Spring and Jersey City takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Jersey City. 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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 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 Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Jersey City station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Silver Spring to Jersey City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Jersey City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Jersey City is 317.2 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 33m. Two other operators also service this route.