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How to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge by train?

By train

To get from Silver Spring to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines: take the MARC train from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station to Cde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    20 min
  • 6
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Ocean City
  • 7
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Cde
    80 min
  • 8
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By , bus and train

To get from Silver Spring to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the F4 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223 station to New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VERMONTER train and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station to Cde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    St Albans
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    14 min
  • 7
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Ocean City
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Cde
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Cambridge

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Cambridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 118.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Cambridge by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Cde.

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Hyatt
  • Veterans Clinic Cambridge
  • Veterans Clinic Cambridge Wb

By , bus and train

To get from Silver Spring to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the F4 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223 station to New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VERMONTER train and finally take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station to Cde station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Cambridge
Leaves from Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay 223
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    St Albans
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    14 min
  • 7
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Ocean City
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Cde
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cambridge
    Walk to
    Cambridge
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line ACELA, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line VERMONTER, Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Silver Spring to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Station station near Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Silver Spring to get to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the MARC train from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Silver Spring and Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the train at the Union Station station, which is closest to Cambridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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