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How to get fromSilver Spring to National Arboretumby bus, taxi, subway, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to National Arboretum by bus, taxi, subway, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Takoma+Bay D to Market St NE+Lowesbus bus P42
    2. Take the taxi from Market St NE+Lowes to National Arboretumtaxi taxi
    31 min
    $12–15

  2. Subway, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NEtram tram H/Benning Line
    1h 12m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to National Arboretumtaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    17 min
    $24–29

  4. Drive  7.5 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to National Arboretumcar car 7.5 mi
    17 min
    $2

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus bus C43
    1h 15m
    $5

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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and National Arboretum, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Silver Spring to National Arboretum. However, you can take the bus to Market St NE+Lowes then take the taxi to National Arboretum. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to National Arboretum via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Benning Rd and 19th St NE in around 1h 12m.

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