The average bus between McLean and Silver Spring takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from McLean to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between McLean and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from McLean is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballston+Bay H and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from McLean to Silver Spring? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from McLean station and arriving at Silver Spring station via 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
McLean to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
McLean to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Eastern Av+12 St station.
The distance between McLean and Silver Spring is 14.5 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Eastern Av+12 St via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, and K St NW+15 St NW in around 1h 55m.