What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to American University?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to American University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to American University?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to American University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and American University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kennedy St NW+Colorado Av NW and arriving at Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and American University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Silver Spring to American University?

The distance between Silver Spring and American University is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to American University without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to American University?

The bus from Kennedy St NW+Colorado Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to American University bus from?

Silver Spring to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Kennedy St NW+Colorado Av NW station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to American University train from?

Silver Spring to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Silver Spring to American University bus arrive?

Silver Spring to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to American University train arrive?

Silver Spring to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to American University?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to American University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Silver Spring to American University.

Where can I stay near American University?

There are 1638+ hotels available in American University.

Silver Spring to American University - 4 ways to travel via bus, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to American University by bus, subway, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kennedy St NW+Colorado Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NWC81
22 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center PlatformR
49 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to American University5.9 mi
13 min
$21–25
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to American University5.9 mi
13 min
$2

Silver Spring to American University by bus and foot

378Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to American University.

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Kennedy St NW+Colorado Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, 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 30 min.

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