There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Stamford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak StationAcela
4h 50m$37–754Bus, train
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to StamfordNew Haven / ...
7h 30m$52–94Drive 255.1 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Stamford255.1 mi
4h 42m$47–68Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
4h 21m$86–512Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0310
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus StopGreyhound US0240
7h 35m$45–92Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford
4h 55m$93–514Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
5h 11m$216–527Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Station
5h 33m$70–658Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Westchester County Airport, line 971 bus
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)DCA - HPN
- Take the bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Main St @ Atlantic St
5h 28m$108–765
Silver Spring to Stamford by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Stamford is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Stamford is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Stamford station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Stamford Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Stamford is 268 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Silver Spring to Stamford, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Stamford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Stamford is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Stamford, CT, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–750 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Stamford Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 35m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–320
- Business Class
- $100–370
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Main St @ South Broadway to Main St @ Atlantic St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Stamford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Silver Spring to Stamford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Stamford is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Silver Spring to Stamford.
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