What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW and arriving at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from National Mall to Silver Spring?

The distance between National Mall and Silver Spring is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from National Mall to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from National Mall to Silver Spring?

The subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Silver Spring bus from?

National Mall to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW station.

Where does the National Mall to Silver Spring bus arrive?

National Mall to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW station.

Can I drive from National Mall to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between National Mall to Silver Spring is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from National Mall to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

National Mall to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

Q: Where do I catch the National Mall to Silver Spring train from?

National Mall to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.

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

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 Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
32 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NWD40 / ...
34 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring7.5 mi
15 min
$25–31
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring7.5 mi
15 min
$2
Bus via 7 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW
1. Take the bus from 7 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Georgia Av+Burlington AvD40
52 min
$3

National Mall to Silver Spring by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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