How to get from Silver Spring to Essex by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Silver Spring to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2471 bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Silver Spring
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb
    ID 10535
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, FLIXBUS N2471 and 59

To get from Silver Spring to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2471 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb station to Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
Bus - 5959
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Silver Spring
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb
    ID 1919
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Whispering Woods
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
    ID 6515
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Essex
The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 54.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Essex by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring+Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325
Public transit stations close to Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Essex is located at Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Back River Neck Rd & Renaissance Dr Nb.

Train stations close to Essex:

  • Martin State Airport

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Back River Neck Rd & Renaissance Dr Nb
  • Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
  • Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave Sb
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, FLIXBUS N2471 and 59

To get from Silver Spring to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2471 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb station to Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
Bus - 5959
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Silver Spring
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb
    ID 1919
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Whispering Woods
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
    ID 6515
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line FLIXBUS N2471, Bus line CITYLINK ORANGE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Essex?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line FLIXBUS N2471, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Essex?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Silver Spring to Essex?

    The MARC train line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Station station near Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Essex by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Silver Spring to get to Essex?

    Get on the MARC train from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Silver Spring and Essex?

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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