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

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW and arriving at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via 17 St NW+I St NW and N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Gainesville?

The distance between Silver Spring and Gainesville is 46 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville, including transfers.

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

Silver Spring to Gainesville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Gainesville bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Gainesville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+16 St NW station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Gainesville is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Silver Spring to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 72+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Silver Spring to Gainesville - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
2h 27m
$22–25
Drive 40 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Gainesvillecar 40 mi
50 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Gainesvilletaxi 40 mi
50 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW to K St NW+16 St NWbus D60
2. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
3. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
3h 5m
$24–27

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW to Gainesville via K St NW+16 St NW, 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St, and Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr in around 3h 5m.

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