What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring is to bus via Richmond which costs $21 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring is to fly and subway which takes 2h 12m and costs $40 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Silver Spring is 136 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring bus from?

Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by GRTC, depart from Ric Airport station.

Where do I catch the Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring train from?

Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 18m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring bus services, operated by GRTC, arrive at Broad + 17Th station.

Where does the Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring train arrive?

Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Can I share a ride from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 12m
$44–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 14m
$19–32
Bus via Richmond
1. Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 18m
$21–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 4m
$37–83
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Silver Springrideshare 118.9 mi
2h 16m
Drive 118.9 mi
1. Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Springcar 118.9 mi
2h 16m
$22–32
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 17m
$57–939

Richmond Airport (RIC) to Silver Spring by bus, foot, and subway

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ric Airport to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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