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How to get fromSilver Spring to Washingtonby subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Washington by subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, car, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 PlatformsubwayRd
    19 min
    $2–5
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NWbusD6x / ...
    31 min
    $1–26
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Washingtontaxi6.9 mi
    14 min
    $24–29
  4. Drive 6.9 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Washingtoncar6.9 mi
    14 min
    $2
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC eb to Washington Union StationtrainMarc
    32 min
    $2–6

Silver Spring to Washington by subway

Calendar1328Weekly Subways
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Washington, 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 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to K St NW+16 St NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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