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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Downtown is to bus via Silver Spring Bus Station which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Downtown is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Downtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Downtown. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Downtown?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Downtown station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Downtown?

The distance between Silver Spring and Downtown is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Downtown without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Silver Spring to Downtown, including transfers.

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

Silver Spring to Downtown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.

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

Silver Spring to Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Downtown?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Downtown is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $600 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Downtown bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Downtown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Downtown train arrive?

Silver Spring to Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Downtown is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Silver Spring to Downtown.

Where can I stay near Downtown?

There are 399+ hotels available in Downtown.

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Downtown by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus Ppb 3613 / ...
1h 13m
$9–16
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 24m
$4–602
Drive 33.4 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Downtowncar 33.4 mi
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Downtowntaxi 33.4 mi
39 min
$95–120
Bus via Silver Spring Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
1h 18m
$6–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fenton St+Silver Spring Av to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4bus P30
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Penn Station to Fayette St.bus
2h 46m
$4–11

Silver Spring to Downtown by bus

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Distance: 34 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–24 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.

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