There are 5 ways to get from American University to Silver Spring by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Kennedy St NW+14 St NWC81
24 min$3Drive 5.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from American University to Silver Spring5.8 mi
13 min$2Subway via Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW
- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
44 min$4–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to Silver Spring5.8 mi
13 min$20–25Subway
- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
51 min$2–6
American University to Silver Spring by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from American University to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $20 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ and arriving at Kennedy St NW+14 St NW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between American University and Silver Spring is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Silver Spring without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs $3.
The bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Kennedy St NW+14 St NW takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
American University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ station.
American University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Kennedy St NW+14 St NW station.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Kennedy St NW+14 St NW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 32 min.
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- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Kennedy St NW+14 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $20–25
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
American University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Silver Spring is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from American University to Silver Spring.
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