How to get from Silver Spring to Forest Heights by bus?

By bus

To get from Silver Spring to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station to D St Sw+6 St SW station. Next, take the A8 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Southern Av+S Capitol St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

114min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - A8A8
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    South To L'Enfant Plaza Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw+6 St SW
    ID 1003962
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    South To Livingston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via S2 and A8

To get from Silver Spring to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station. Next, take the A8 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Southern Av+S Capitol St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

113min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - A8A8
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
    ID 2001001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To L'Enfant Plaza Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    South To Livingston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Forest Heights

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 16.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Forest Heights by bus, 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+Bus Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Public transit stations close to Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Forest Heights is located at Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95.

Metro stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Southern Ave Metro Station
  • Congress Heights Metro Station
  • Braddock Road Metro

Bus stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive
  • Oxon Hill Rd & Felker Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via S2 and A8

To get from Silver Spring to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station. Next, take the A8 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Southern Av+S Capitol St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

113min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - A8A8
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
    ID 2001001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To L'Enfant Plaza Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    South To Livingston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line A8.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line A8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Forest Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Forest Heights?

    The 70 bus line goes from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to South To L'Enfant Plaza Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South To L'Enfant Plaza Station station near Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Forest Heights by bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Forest Heights?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silver Spring and Forest Heights?

    Get off the bus at the South To L'Enfant Plaza Station stop, which is closest to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Silver Spring to Forest Heights?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Forest Heights costs $4.00.

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