What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $65 - $460.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Hoyt St via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Long Island?

The distance between Silver Spring and Long Island is 237 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Long Island?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Silver Spring to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Long Island train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Silver Spring to Long Island?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Long Island is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $460 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Long Island train arrive?

Silver Spring to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Long Island is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Silver Spring to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 89+ hotels available in Long Island.

Silver Spring to Long Island - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
3h 53m
$35–757
Bus via Union Station
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
5h 25m
$35–82
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Brooklyn219.2 mi
4h 3m
$40–58
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
2h 46m
$69–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
5h 37m
$50–75
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
2h 49m
$74–468
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BWI - ISP
3h 7m
$224–1,304
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
3h 37m
$204–663
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
4. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
4h 6m
$87–459
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)IAD - EWR
4h 41m
$197–454

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Distance: 235.4 mi
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What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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