There are 8 ways to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, taxi, car, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Frederick
best- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to Grantsville, MDbus Bwi
5h 17m$91–126Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lakecar 168.1 mi
3h 11m$31–45Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the taxi from Cumberland Amtrak Station to Deep Creek Laketaxi
5h 26m$137–217Subway, fly to Morgantown Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane IAD - MGW
- Take the taxi from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Deep Creek Laketaxi
4h 24m$139–406Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 43m$100–164Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Rose's to Westernport Bus Stopbus Purple
7h 46m$94–155Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Grantsville, MDbus Western Maryland
8h 28m$134–209Subway, fly to North Central West Virginia Airport, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)plane IAD - CKB
- Drive from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) to Deep Creek Lakecar
4h 53m$53–307
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Deep Creek Lake. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Grantsville, MD via Frederick Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Cumberland Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Deep Creek Lake is 176 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake without a car is to bus via Frederick which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake is to bus via Frederick which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Deep Creek Lake, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Deep Creek Lake via Frederick Transit Center and Grantsville, MD in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Cumberland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to Grantsville, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 301-722-6360
- [email protected]
- Website
- alleganygov.org
Bus from Rose's to Westernport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.alleganygov.org/315/Transit
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Grantsville, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cumberland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Silver Spring to Deep Creek Lake.
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