There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
1h 54m$65–466Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
6h 48m$32–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 33m$65–154Drive 206.6 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Silver Springcar 206.6 mi
3h 44m$38–55Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 41m$301–696Train via Metropark Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 59m$50–715Bus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus New York
6h 53m$47–116
Elizabeth to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Newark Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Silver Spring is 213 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 3h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Elizabeth to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Silver Spring is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Elizabeth to Silver Spring.
There are 862+ hotels available in Silver Spring.