The average train between Silver Spring and Madison takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Madison. 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 Madison. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Madison at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Madison? 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 Madison. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Madison station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Silver Spring to Madison train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Madison train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Madison is 454.3 km. The road distance is 524 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Haven every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–800 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.