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How to get from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro and finally take the 306 bus from Metro Pentagon Bay L44 station to Guinea Rd And Burke Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 306306
Walk to Fairfax Station
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Metro Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    39 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pentagon Bay L44
    ID 2816
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    306 G.M.U. Via Braddock Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guinea Rd And Burke Rd
    ID 7342
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfax Station
    Walk to
    Fairfax Station
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 79, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and 306

To get from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 79 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221 station to 7 St Nw+H St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the 306 bus from Metro Pentagon Bay L44 station to Guinea Rd And Burke Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 306306
Walk to Fairfax Station
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    South To Archives
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+H St NW
    ID 1001132
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pentagon Bay L44
    ID 2816
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    306 G.M.U. Via Braddock Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guinea Rd And Burke Rd
    ID 7342
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax Station
    Walk to
    Fairfax Station
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 30.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station by bus and metro, 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 Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Public transit stations close to Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Fairfax Station is located at Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd (East).

Train stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Rolling Road Station
  • Burke Centre

Bus stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd (East)
  • Guinea Rd And Sandy Lewis Dr
  • Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd W

Alternative route by bus and metro via 79, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and 306

To get from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 79 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221 station to 7 St Nw+H St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the 306 bus from Metro Pentagon Bay L44 station to Guinea Rd And Burke Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 306306
Walk to Fairfax Station
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    South To Archives
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+H St NW
    ID 1001132
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Pentagon Bay L44
    ID 2816
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    306 G.M.U. Via Braddock Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guinea Rd And Burke Rd
    ID 7342
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax Station
    Walk to
    Fairfax Station
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 306.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line 306.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Metro Center Station station near Silver Spring to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Metro Center station near Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from the Metro Center Station stop near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silver Spring and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Fairfax Station costs $4.00.

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