What is the cheapest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between L'Enfant Plaza and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E St SW+7 St SW and arriving at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between L'Enfant Plaza and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring?

The distance between L'Enfant Plaza and Silver Spring is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

How do I travel from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring bus from?

L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from E St SW+7 St SW station.

Where does the L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring bus arrive?

L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW station.

Can I drive from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1399+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

Q: Where do I catch the L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring train from?

L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.

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There are 4 ways to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
29 min
$4–5
Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Springcar 7.7 mi
16 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from E St SW+7 St SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NWbus D40 / ...
42 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Springtaxi 7.7 mi
16 min
$25–30

L'Enfant Plaza to Silver Spring by foot and subway

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between L'Enfant Plaza, DC, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from E St SW+7 St SW to Georgia Av NW+Juniper St NW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min.

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