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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Bristow is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Bristow is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Bristow?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Bristow. However, there are services departing from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW and arriving at University Commuter Lot via 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Bristow?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Bristow. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Lead via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Bristow?

The distance between Silver Spring and Bristow is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Bristow without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $10 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Silver Spring to Bristow, including transfers.

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

Silver Spring to Bristow bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Bristow train from?

Silver Spring to Bristow train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from Lead station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Bristow?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Bristow is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Bristow bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Bristow bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at D St SW+7 St SW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Bristow train arrive?

Silver Spring to Bristow train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at Lead station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Bristow?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Bristow is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Silver Spring to Bristow.

Where can I stay near Bristow?

There are 103+ hotels available in Bristow.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Bristow by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain Manassas Line
2h 41m
$10–15
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Bristowcar 41.5 mi
55 min
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW to D St SW+7 St SWbus D40 / ...
2. Take the bus from 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW to University Commuter Lotbus 612-War / ...
2h 50m
$32–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Bristowtaxi 41.5 mi
55 min
$120–150

Silver Spring to Bristow by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Bristow, Prince William County, VA, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from Lead to Lead every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW to Bristow via D St SW+7 St SW, 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW, and University Commuter Lot in around 2h 50m.

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