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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Silver Spring takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 16m
Duration
461 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
7h 19m
$120–289

Boston to Silver Spring train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 23m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 29m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 26m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 26m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 26m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 26m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Silver Spring? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 461.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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