There are 4 ways to get from Bowie State University to Silver Spring by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Bowie State to Washington Union StationCommuter Rail
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
53 min$4–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bowie State U+MLK Center to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T1P24
- Take the bus from New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 to Fenton St+Silver Spring AvP30
1h 41m$1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bowie State University to Silver Spring16.2 mi
28 min$50–60Drive 16.2 mi
- Drive from Bowie State University to Silver Spring16.2 mi
28 min$3–5
Bowie State University to Silver Spring by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowie State University to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bowie State University to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowie State University to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Bowie State U+MLK Center and arriving at Fenton St+Silver Spring Av via New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowie State University to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Bowie State and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Bowie State University and Silver Spring is 24 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bowie State University to Silver Spring without a car is to train and subway which takes 53 min and costs $4 - $55.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Bowie State University to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Bowie State University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Bowie State U+MLK Center station.
Bowie State University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bowie State station.
Bowie State University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T1.
What companies run services between Bowie State University, MD, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bowie State University to Fenton St+Silver Spring Av via Bowie State U+MLK Center and New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 in around 1h 41m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bowie State to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $7–23
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $2–50
- Business - advance purchase
- $2–55
- Business Class
- $5–150
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Bowie State to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Bowie State U+MLK Center to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T1
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 to Fenton St+Silver Spring Av
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $0
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- princegeorgescountymd.gov
Bus from Bowie State U+MLK Center to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/prince-georges-countys-thebus
- Schedules at
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/thebus/routes-schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
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
Bowie State University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowie State University to Silver Spring is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Bowie State University to Silver Spring.
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