What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Metro Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Takoma+Bay C and arriving at Independence Av SW+12 St SW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Metro Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station?

The distance between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Metro Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station?

The subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station bus from?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Takoma+Bay C station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station train from?

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

Where does the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Independence Av SW+12 St SW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station train arrive?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station.

Where can I stay near Smithsonian Metro Station?

There are 1651+ hotels available in Smithsonian Metro Station.

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station - 6 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station without a car is to subway which takes 31 min and costs $2 - $5.

There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station by subway, 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
best
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
31 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takoma+Bay C to Independence Av SW+12 St SWbus D50
39 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Stationtaxi 7.4 mi
16 min
$25–30
Drive 7.4 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Stationcar 7.4 mi
16 min
$2
Bus via Georgia Av+13 St
1. Take the bus from Georgia Av+13 St to 7 St SW+Independence Av SWbus D40 / ...
40 min
$3
Bus via Georgia Av+Silver Spring Av
1. Take the bus from Georgia Av+Silver Spring Av to 9 St NW+Constitution Av NWbus D40
1h 4m
$2–3

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metro Station by subway and foot

1310Weekly Services

31 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Smithsonian Metro Station, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Takoma+Bay C to Independence Av SW+12 St SW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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