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How to get fromSilver Spring to Long Island Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Long Island City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 53m
    $65–147

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Long Island Citycar car 225 mi
    4h 6m
    $42–60

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0310
    5h 13m
    $51–92

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway
    3h 14m
    $77–561

  5. Bus via Silver Spring

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    6h 8m
    $48–145

  6. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway
    3h 29m
    $71–440

  7. 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 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway
    4h 3m
    $82–459

  8. 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 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    4h 9m
    $307–516

  9. 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 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    4h 41m
    $257–594

Silver Spring to Long Island City by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Long Island City, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h.

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