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

The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockville to Silver Spring is to train which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockville station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Rockville Station & Bay D and arriving at Wayne Av+Dixon Av via Wheaton+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockville and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from ROCKVILLE MARC eb and arriving at SILVER SPRING MARC eb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Rockville to Silver Spring?

The distance between Rockville and Silver Spring is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockville to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The train from ROCKVILLE MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb takes 9 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Rockville to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Rockville Station & Bay D.

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

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

Train or bus from Rockville to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Rockville to Silver Spring is to train which takes 9 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Rockville to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Rockville to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Wheaton Station & Bay K.

Where does the Rockville to Silver Spring train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rockville to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Silver Spring is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rockville to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Rockville to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rockville 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 ROCKVILLE MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebMarc
9 min
$2–7
Line 40 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay D to Wheaton Station & Bay K40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wheaton+Bay A to Wayne Av+Dixon AvM20
51 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockville to Silver Spring10.1 mi
19 min
$30–40
Drive 10.1 mi
1. Drive from Rockville to Silver Spring10.1 mi
19 min
$2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformR
49 min
$2–8

Rockville to Silver Spring by train

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

Maryland Transit operates a train from ROCKVILLE MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC eb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockville Station & Bay D to Wayne Av+Dixon Av via Wheaton Station & Bay K and Wheaton+Bay A in around 51 min.

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