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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eastern Av NW+12 St NW and arriving at K St NW+16 St NW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Washington?

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 Washington?

The distance between Silver Spring and Washington is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Washington without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $5.

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

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 Washington bus from?

Silver Spring to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Eastern Av NW+12 St NW station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Washington?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Washington is to bus which takes 34 min and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Silver Spring to Washington bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+16 St NW station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Washington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Silver Spring to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Silver Spring to Washington?

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Where can I stay near Washington?

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Silver Spring to Washington - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

Q: Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Washington train from?

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

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

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
18 min
$2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eastern Av NW+12 St NW to K St NW+16 St NWbus D60
34 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Washingtontaxi 6.8 mi
14 min
$22–27
Drive 6.8 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Washingtoncar 6.8 mi
14 min
$2
Train
1. Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
32 min
$2–6

Silver Spring to Washington by subway

1313Weekly Subways

18 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

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 18 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Eastern Av NW+12 St NW to K St NW+16 St NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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