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

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Silver Spring+Bay 102 via Rockville Pk+South Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb and arriving at SILVER SPRING MARC eb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The train from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb takes 21 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station.

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

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Medical Center Station & Bay E.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Silver Spring train arrive?

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at SILVER SPRING MARC eb station.

Can I drive from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Silver Spring is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain Marc
21 min
$2–7
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
2. Take the bus from Rockville Pk+South Dr to Silver Spring+Bay 102bus M70
1h 21m
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Silver Springtaxi 15.1 mi
27 min
$45–60
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Silver Springcar 15.1 mi
27 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
53 min
$2–9

Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by train

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Maryland Transit operates a train from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Silver Spring+Bay 102 via Medical Center Station & Bay E and Rockville Pk+South Dr in around 1h 21m.

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