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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington, DC is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Washington, DC?

The distance between Silver Spring and Washington, DC is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Washington, DC without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $5.

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

The subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Washington, DC bus from?

Silver Spring to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Washington, DC is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Silver Spring to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Washington, DC train arrive?

Silver Spring to Washington, DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Washington, DC is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Silver Spring to Washington, DC.

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

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Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Washington, DC 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 Union Station, Red Line Center PlatformRd
14 min
$2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Union StationNew York
40 min
$1–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Washington, DC7.3 mi
12 min
$25–30
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Washington, DC7.3 mi
12 min
$2
Train
1. Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC eb to Washington Union StationMarc
32 min
$2–6

Silver Spring to Washington, DC by subway

1310Weekly Subways

14 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 14 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 Union Station, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–26 and the journey takes 40 min. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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