What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW and arriving at Takoma+Bay C. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Silver Spring?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Washington DC to Silver Spring?

The distance between Washington DC and Silver Spring is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring?

The subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Silver Spring bus from?

Washington DC to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW station.

Where does the Washington DC to Silver Spring bus arrive?

Washington DC to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Takoma+Bay C station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Silver Spring is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Washington DC to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Washington DC to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

Q: Where do I catch the Washington DC to Silver Spring train from?

Washington DC to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Silver Spring by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
32 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Takoma+Bay Cbus D50
45 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to Silver Springtaxi 6.8 mi
14 min
$22–27
Drive 6.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Silver Springcar 6.8 mi
14 min
$2
Bus via Silver Spring+Bay 103
1. Take the bus from I St NW+14 St NW to Silver Spring+Bay 103bus D60 / ...
46 min
$3

Washington DC to Silver Spring by foot and subway

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Takoma+Bay C hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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