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

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 via Friendship Heights Station & Bay F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Potomac to Silver Spring?

The distance between Potomac and Silver Spring is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Potomac to Silver Spring without a car is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 1h and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Potomac to Silver Spring, including transfers.

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

Potomac to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Falls Rd+River Rd station.

Where does the Potomac to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Potomac to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights+Bay J station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Silver Spring is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Potomac to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Potomac to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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

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

Bus, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay JM82
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights Station & Bay F to Silver Spring Station & Bay 1061 / ...
1h
$4–7
Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potomac to Silver Spring12.2 mi
19 min
$3–4
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd to Rockville+Bay AM82
2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformR
1h 10m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Potomac to Silver Spring12.2 mi
19 min
$35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd to Rockville+Bay AM82
2. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebMarc
1h 27m
$4–9

Potomac to Silver Spring by bus

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Potomac to Silver Spring.

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 via Friendship Heights Station & Bay F in around 1h.

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