The average train between Springfield and Herndon takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield to Herndon. 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 every 4 hours between Springfield and Herndon. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Herndon at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Herndon station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Springfield to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Springfield and Herndon is 534.2 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Springfield to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 7h 52m.