The average train between Springfield and Silver Spring takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield to Silver Spring. 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 twice daily between Springfield and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 52m • 2 changes


6h 44m • 2 changes


7h 25m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Silver Spring station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Springfield to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Springfield and Silver Spring is 509.9 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Springfield to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via New Haven, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 8m.