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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring is to subway which costs $3 - $4 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Eastern Av+12 St via Ballston+Bay A and K St NW+15 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

The distance between Fairfax and Silver Spring is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Silver Spring bus from?

Fairfax to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.

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

Fairfax to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Fairfax to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Fairfax to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.

Where does the Fairfax to Silver Spring train arrive?

Fairfax to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Silver Spring is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Fairfax to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Fairfax to Silver Spring - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Silver Spring by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
52 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
3. Take the bus from K St NW+15 St NW to Eastern Av+12 Stbus D60
2h 52m
$5
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Silver Springcar 23.1 mi
34 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Silver Springtaxi 23.1 mi
34 min
$65–85

Fairfax to Silver Spring by subway

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Eastern Av+12 St via Ballston+Bay A, 17 St NW+I St NW, and K St NW+15 St NW in around 2h 52m.

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