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

The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Germantown to Silver Spring is to train which takes 24 min and costs $2 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Germantown and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Silver Spring+Bay 102 via Shady Grove Station & Bay L and Rockville Pk+South Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Germantown and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at SILVER SPRING MARC eb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Germantown to Silver Spring?

The distance between Germantown and Silver Spring is 19 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germantown to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $2 - $8.

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

The train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb takes 24 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Germantown to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Shady Grove Station & Bay L.

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

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

Train or bus from Germantown to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Germantown to Silver Spring is to train which takes 24 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Germantown to Silver Spring bus arrive?

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

Where does the Germantown to Silver Spring train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germantown to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Silver Spring is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Germantown to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Silver Spring by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.

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best
1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain Marc
24 min
$2–8
Line 101 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
2. Take the bus from Rockville Pk+South Dr to Silver Spring+Bay 102bus M70
1h 48m
$7–12
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Germantown to Silver Springcar 21.2 mi
30 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Germantown to Silver Springtaxi 21.2 mi
30 min
$60–75
Line 61 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus 61
2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 38m
$4–13

Germantown to Silver Spring by train

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Distance: 18.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

Maryland Transit operates a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Silver Spring+Bay 102 via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, Shady Grove Station & Bay L, Medical Center Station & Bay E, and Rockville Pk+South Dr in around 1h 48m.

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