There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by plane, subway, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 45m$904–2,506Drive 230 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 230 mi
4h 22m$42–61Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, tram
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
3h 40m$111–718Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 8m$86–171Bus
- Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
5h 51m$61–91Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
3h 41m$954–1,206Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, tram
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
4h 14m$938–1,753Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 31m$71–418Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
6h 4m$54–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Silver Spring to New York JFK-JFK230 mi
4h 22m
Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $900 - $2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring+Bay 102 and arriving at Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street via Bethesda, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Terminal 4 via Washington Union Station, New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Silver Spring and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 228 miles. The road distance is 231.3 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Bethesda, MD station.
Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $900 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 4h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Bethesda, MD to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Economy
- $45–70
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Silver Spring to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, arrive at Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street.
Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Silver Spring to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2970+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Silver Spring and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.