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

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  1. Subway via 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW

    best
    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    44 min
    $5–8

  2. Drive 5.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to American Universitycar car 5.9 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 to Friendship Heights Station & Bay Fbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NWbus bus D96
    52 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to American Universitytaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    13 min
    $19–23

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    50 min
    $2–6

Silver Spring to American University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar694Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and American University, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 to American University via Friendship Heights+Bay J and Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW in around 52 min.

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