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How to get fromSilver Spring to Assateague Islandby train, bus, unknown, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Assateague Island by train, bus, unknown, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    3. Walk from Salisbury, MD to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Scotland Wharfcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Scotland Wharf to Jamestowncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Jamestown to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    6h 57m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus bus
    3. Walk from Ocean City, MD to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    5h 59m

  4. Bus, travel via Salisbury

    1. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calvert Street to Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Incbus bus 452 / ...
    3. Walk from Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    7h 32m

  5. Bus, travel via Salisbury #2

    1. Take the bus from BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calvert Street to Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Incbus bus 452 / ...
    3. Walk from Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    8h 48m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Silver Spring to Assateague Island. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to BWI Thurgood Marshall, walk to BWI Amtrak Station, take the bus to Salisbury, MD, then travel to Assateague Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Silver Spring to Assateague Island via Scotland Wharf and Jamestown in around 6h 57m.

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