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Silver Spring to Hempstead trains

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The average train between Silver Spring and Hempstead takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$152
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 22m
$129–206

Silver Spring to Hempstead train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Silver Spring and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakLong Island Rail Road9h 31m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Hempstead? 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: 250.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Hempstead, NY, 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.

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