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Trip Overview

The average bus between Silver Spring and American University takes 49 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Silver Spring to American University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

49 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Silver Spring to American University bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Silver Spring and American University. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 10:15 PM which arrives into American University at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Friendship Heights+Bay J and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority34 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority47 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority37 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority32 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority38 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority38 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority38 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority38 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority38 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority35 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to American University? 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.

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to American University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and American University, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 to American University via Friendship Heights+Bay J and Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW in around 52 min.

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