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How to get fromSilver Spring to National Zoological Parkby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to National Zoological Park by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW to 16 St NW+Park Rd NWbus bus D60
    42 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    43 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus via Silver Spring+Bay 115

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 115 to Park Rd NW+19 St NWbus bus C87
    58 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to National Zoological Parktaxi taxi 6.1 mi
    15 min
    $20–25

  5. Drive 6.1 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to National Zoological Parkcar car 6.1 mi
    15 min
    $2

Silver Spring to National Zoological Park by subway and foot

Calendar1626Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Eastern Av NW+13 St NW to 16 St NW+Park Rd NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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