There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 PlatformRd
19 min$2–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NWD6x / ...
31 min$1–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington7.3 mi
14 min$25–30Drive 7.3 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington7.3 mi
14 min$2Train
- Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC eb to Washington Union StationMarc
41 min$2–6
Silver Spring (Station) to Washington by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $25 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silver Spring+Bay 104 and arriving at K St NW+16 St NW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Silver Spring (Station) and Washington is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Silver Spring (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring+Bay 104 station.
Silver Spring (Station) to Washington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington is to bus which takes 31 min and costs $1 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Silver Spring (Station), MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from SILVER SPRING MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–6
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $1–26
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+16 St NW station.
Silver Spring (Station) to Washington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring (Station) to Washington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Silver Spring (Station) to Washington.
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