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How to get fromSilver Spring to Gainesvilleby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    2h 23m
    $15–17

  2. Drive 40 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Gainesvillecar car 40 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Gainesvilletaxi taxi 40 mi
    50 min
    $110–140

Silver Spring to Gainesville by subway and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Silver Spring to Gainesville. However, you can take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, walk to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St, then take the bus to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from Silver Spring to Gainesville in around 50 min.

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