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Ballston–MU Station to Silver Spring trains

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The average train between Ballston–MU Station and Silver Spring takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ballston–MU Station to Silver Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42 min
Duration
14 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Subway

best
  1. Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
  2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
38 min
$3

Ballston–MU Station to Silver Spring train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Ballston–MU Station and Silver Spring. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballston–MU Station is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Silver Spring at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority48 min • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority41 min • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority48 min • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority48 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority48 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Ballston–MU Station, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 38 min.

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