How to get from Silver Spring to Fort Washington by bus and metro?

From Silver Spring to Fort Washington by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN metro and finally take the P97 bus from Southern Ave Station+Bay N station to Ft Washingtn P+R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Fort Washington on the Moovit app.

90min$5.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
Bus - P97P97
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station+Bay N
    ID 3004215
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - P97P97
    Wait for bus
    P97
    South To Ft Washington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ft Washingtn P+R
    ID 3002813
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Fort Washington

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 27.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Fort Washington 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Silver Spring to Fort Washington

To check the bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring to Fort Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) and destination (Fort Washington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line GREEN, Bus line P97.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Shady Grove station near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Silver Spring to Fort Washington?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Fort Washington costs $5.25.

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