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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Bowie is to bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Bowie is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Bowie?

The distance between Silver Spring and Bowie is 24 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Bowie without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $4 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Silver Spring to Bowie, including transfers.

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

Silver Spring to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Bowie bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Bowie is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Silver Spring to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 325+ hotels available in Bowie.

Silver Spring to Bowie - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Bowie by subway, train, bus, 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.

Subway, train, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center PlatformRd
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Northview Dr + Health Center DrP71
1h 55m
$4–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4P30
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald LnP71
2h 17m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Bowie18.1 mi
28 min
$55–70
Drive 18.1 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Bowie18.1 mi
28 min
$4–5

Silver Spring to Bowie by subway, train, and bus

100Weekly Services

1h 55mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4 and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 2h 17m.

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