What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Eastern Av+13 St via Ballston+Bay A and K St NW+15 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

The distance between Fairfax and Silver Spring is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Silver Spring bus from?

Fairfax to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Silver Spring train from?

Fairfax to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Fairfax to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Fairfax to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.

Where does the Fairfax to Silver Spring train arrive?

Fairfax to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Silver Spring is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Fairfax to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Fairfax to Silver Spring - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring by subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformOr
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
51 min
$4–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay BF50
2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWA58
3. Take the bus from K St NW+15 St NW to Eastern Av+13 StD60
2h 47m
$5
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Silver Spring23.1 mi
34 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Silver Spring23.1 mi
34 min
$65–85

Fairfax to Silver Spring by subway

663Weekly Subways

51 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring.

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Eastern Av+13 St via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, and K St NW+15 St NW in around 2h 47m.

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