There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Union City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 32m$57–132Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Union City, NJbus FlixBus N2473
5h 34m$32–57Drive 219.8 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Union Citycar 219.8 mi
3h 57m$41–58Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 50 Stsubway
3h 28m$97–709Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
5h 55m$50–102Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 27m$918–1,625Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
3h 28m$924–1,632Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 12m$67–429Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 2m$574–1,532Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
5h 48m$101–624
Silver Spring to Union City by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Union City is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Union City is to subway and fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Union City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Union City, NJ via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Union City station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Union City is 231 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Union City without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Silver Spring to Union City, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Union City is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,700 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Union City, NJ 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Union City, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Union City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Silver Spring to Union City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Union City is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Silver Spring to Union City.
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