What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $45 - $130 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Boston to Silver Spring?

The distance between Boston and Silver Spring is 414 miles. The road distance is 431 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Boston to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Silver Spring train from?

Boston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Boston to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Boston to Silver Spring train arrive?

Boston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Silver Spring is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Boston to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Boston to Silver Spring - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)BOS - DCA
2h 19m
$105–608
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0235
10h 18m
$48–128
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union StationAcela
7h 12m
$65–907
Drive 428.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Silver Spring428.5 mi
7h 56m
$79–113
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 5m
$236–471
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
2h 50m
$121–902
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Brookline to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605
10h 47m
$54–147

Boston to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)

111Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.9 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.

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