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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Elizabeth takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Elizabeth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 42m
$115–194

Silver Spring to Elizabeth train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit7h 58m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Elizabeth? 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.

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to Elizabeth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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