There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
2h 2m$902–1,643Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
6h 25m$37–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 18m$71–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Silver Spring210.2 mi
3h 49mDrive 210.2 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Springcar 210.2 mi
3h 49m$39–56Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 37m$610–1,417Train via Newark, Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 41m$69–148Bus via Silver Spring
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus New York
6h 30m$47–125
Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Silver Spring is 213 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 3h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Silver Spring.
There are 1513+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.