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

The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Smithsonian Institution and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW and arriving at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Smithsonian Institution and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring?

The distance between Smithsonian Institution and Silver Spring is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $5.

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

The subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW station.

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

Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.

Where does the Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW station.

Where does the Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
35 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NWD40 / ...
39 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring7.5 mi
15 min
$25–31
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring7.5 mi
15 min
$2
Bus via Silver Spring+Bay 104
1. Take the bus from 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Silver Spring+Bay 104D6x / ...
49 min
$3

Smithsonian Institution to Silver Spring by foot and subway

1325Weekly Services

35 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators