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How to get from Silver Spring to Forestville by bus?

From Silver Spring to Forestville by bus

To get from Silver Spring to Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station to 7 St Nw+T St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

128min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Forestville
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
    7 St Nw+T St NW
    ID 1001640
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Florida Av Nw+7 St NW
    ID 1001655
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr
    ID 3000681
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forestville
    Walk to
    Forestville
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Forestville by bus via S2, 96 and J12

To get from Silver Spring to Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to 16 St Nw+U St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

127min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Forestville
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
    16 St Nw+U St NW
    ID 1002877
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    U St Nw + 13th St Nw
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr
    ID 3000681
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forestville
    Walk to
    Forestville
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Forestville

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Forestville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 19.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Forestville 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 Forestville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Forestville is located at Forestville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Forestville Rd+Suit Rd.

Metro stations close to Forestville:

  • Branch Avenue
  • Suitland Metro Station

Bus stations close to Forestville:

  • Forestville Rd+Suit Rd
  • Forestville Rd+Penn Belt Dr
  • Forestville Rd+#4200

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Forestville by bus via S2, 96 and J12

To get from Silver Spring to Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to 16 St Nw+U St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

127min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Forestville
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
    16 St Nw+U St NW
    ID 1002877
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    U St Nw + 13th St Nw
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlboro Pk+Pumphrey Dr
    ID 3000681
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forestville
    Walk to
    Forestville
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 96, Bus line J12.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line 96, Bus line J12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Forestville?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Forestville?

    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 Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    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 Forestville?

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

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Forestville costs $6.00.

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