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

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Silver Spring is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at SILVER SPRING MARC wb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Union Station to Silver Spring?

The distance between Union Station and Silver Spring is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Station to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $6.

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

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to SILVER SPRING MARC wb takes 12 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Union Station to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

Union Station to Silver Spring train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Union Station to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Union Station to Silver Spring is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $26 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Union Station to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Union Station to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Silver Spring Bus Station.

Where does the Union Station to Silver Spring train arrive?

Union Station to Silver Spring train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at SILVER SPRING MARC wb station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Silver Spring is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Union Station to Silver Spring.

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

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Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Union Station to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to SILVER SPRING MARC wbMarc
12 min
$2–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Silver Spring Bus StationGreyhound US0310 / ...
35 min
$1–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Silver Spring7.5 mi
13 min
$25–31
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Union Station to Silver Spring7.5 mi
13 min
$2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformR
16 min
$2–5

Union Station to Silver Spring by train

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to SILVER SPRING MARC wb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Silver Spring Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 4 times a day.

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