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 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 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 100 bus and line 5 bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.

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 1302+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Germantown to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 100 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebMarc
24 min
$2–8
Line 100 bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Shady Grove Station & Bay E100
2. Take the bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd to 2Nd Ave & Colesville Rd5
1h 13m
$6–13
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Germantown to Silver Spring21.2 mi
30 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Germantown to Silver Spring21.2 mi
30 min
$60–80
Line 61 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay C61
2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
1h 40m
$4–13

Germantown to Silver Spring by train

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24 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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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 2Nd Ave & Colesville Rd via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, North Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd in around 1h 13m.

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