The average train between Silver Spring and Richmond takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Silver Spring to Richmond. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Silver Spring and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Richmond station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Silver Spring to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Richmond is 164.2 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
