The average train between Silver Spring and Princeton Junction takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Princeton Junction? 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 Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Silver Spring to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Princeton Junction is 253.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 5m.