Rome2Rio

How to get fromGainesville to Silver Springby bus, subway, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Silver Spring

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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

  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 18m
    $15–17

  2. Drive 39.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Silver Springcar car 39.3 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Silver Springtaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    48 min
    $110–140

Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Silver Spring.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Silver Spring. However, you can take the bus to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St, walk to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Silver Spring in around 48 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.