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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 16 St NW+L St NW and arriving at Eastern Av+12 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington 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 Washington to Silver Spring?

The distance between Washington and Silver Spring is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington to Silver Spring bus from?

Washington to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 16 St NW+L St NW station.

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

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

Train or bus from Washington to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Washington to Silver Spring is to train which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $50 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Washington to Silver Spring bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Silver Spring train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Silver Spring?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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 16 St NW+L St NW to Eastern Av+12 StD60
32 min
$1–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Silver Spring6.9 mi
14 min
$23–29
Drive 6.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Silver Spring6.9 mi
14 min
$2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
20 min
$2–5

Washington to Silver Spring by train

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Washington, 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, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 16 St NW+L St NW to Eastern Av+12 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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