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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $120 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Central via Washington Union Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Cambridge?

The distance between Silver Spring and Cambridge is 425 miles. The road distance is 428.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge, including transfers.

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

Silver Spring to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Silver Spring to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $950 and takes 8h 7m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Cambridge train arrive?

Silver Spring to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Cambridge is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Silver Spring to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Silver Spring to Cambridge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, bus, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 37m
$123–767
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605
10h 43m
$52–89
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 7m
$65–907
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
10h 21m
$64–147
Drive 426 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Cambridgecar 426 mi
7h 55m
$78–113
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
3h 46m
$133–973
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 25m
$213–522
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 28m
$80–484
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 53m
$140–830

Silver Spring to Cambridge by subway and train (Amtrak)

114Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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