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Glenstone
A Major contemporary art museum and landscape destination in Montgomery County. It is farther from Silver Spring but among the region's most sought-after art experiences.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD will cost around $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 58 trains that leave New York, NY for Silver Spring, MD on Wed, Jun 17, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
171 Northeast Regional
171 Northeast Regional
183 Northeast Regional
111 Northeast Regional
111 Northeast Regional
2107 NextGen Acela
2121 NextGen Acela
2123 NextGen Acela
2159 NextGen Acela
2151 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD costing on average $169 (€137).
Other travel options to Silver Spring, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 8:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h19 | 8:09 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 5:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 9:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 9:20 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h42 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 NextGen Acela | 6:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 9:11 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 6:32 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 9:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h05 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h39 | 11:04 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h51 | 11:16 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela | 7:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h58 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h07 | 11:30 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h59 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2113 NextGen Acela | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h01 | 1:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h46 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h18 | 1:53 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h30 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela+ 40 Floridian | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h21 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h30 | 2:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h19 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h19 | 2:54 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h36 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2115 Acela | 11:55 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h35 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h45 | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h26 | 4:06 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 1:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 2:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h23 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 2:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 5:05 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2121 NextGen Acela | 2:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h57 | 5:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h54 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 6:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h16 | 6:21 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 4:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h38 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h09 | 8:36 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h25 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2123 NextGen Acela | 6:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 8:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 6:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 9:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 6:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h07 | 9:52 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 6:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 10:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 7:18 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h02 | 10:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h31 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h12 | 6:35 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h31 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Silver Spring — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Silver Spring trip today.
A Major contemporary art museum and landscape destination in Montgomery County. It is farther from Silver Spring but among the region's most sought-after art experiences.
A Federal museum with medical history collections, pathology specimens, and exhibits on military medicine and public health. A distinctive local museum near downtown Silver Spring.
A Historic cinema and film culture venue known for preservation and special screenings. Not a museum, but an important cultural institution and Art Deco landmark in Silver Spring.
The city's main urban core with plazas, shops, entertainment venues, and frequent public events. It is the essential area for first-time visitors.
A Central public square used for festivals, ice skating in season, concerts, and community events.
A Beautiful public garden with seasonal displays, conservatories, and photogenic landscapes. Very popular for leisurely visits and social media photos.
Pan-seared cakes of sweet blue crab with minimal filler, a Chesapeake staple widely loved in the Silver Spring area.
A smoky, spicy sausage associated with the Washington area, usually served on a bun with chili, onions, and mustard.
Fried chicken wings or carryout dishes served with sweet-tangy Mumbo sauce, a beloved Washington regional flavor.
Polished seafood and chophouse spot highlighting Mid-Atlantic oysters, crab, steaks, and classic cocktails.
Classic Jewish deli and Silver Spring institution known for pastrami, matzo ball soup, and old-school charm.
Long-running Burmese restaurant known for tea leaf salad, curries, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for the Washington area. Meals and coffee are manageable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Silver Spring, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Silver Spring, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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