How to get from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 605 bus from Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset station to Reston And Mclearen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

90min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 605605
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset
    ID 3334
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Fair Oaks Mall - Gov'T Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Reston And Mclearen
    Ride to bus station
    Reston And Mclearen
    ID 3242
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via S2, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 605

To get from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to 11 St Nw+F St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 605 bus from Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset station to Reston And Mclearen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

119min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 605605
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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 St Nw+F St NW
    ID 1001061
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset
    ID 3334
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Fair Oaks Mall - Gov'T Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Reston And Mclearen
    Ride to bus station
    Reston And Mclearen
    ID 3242
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Franklin Farm, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 32.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm 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 Franklin Farm, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Franklin Farm is located at Franklin Farm, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Reston And Mclearen.

Metro stations close to Franklin Farm:

  • Herndon Metrorail Station
  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
  • Wiehle-Reston

Bus stations close to Franklin Farm:

  • Reston And Mclearen
  • Reston South P+R
  • Reston South Park And Ride Bay

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via S2, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 605

To get from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station to 11 St Nw+F St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 605 bus from Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset station to Reston And Mclearen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

119min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 605605
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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 St Nw+F St NW
    ID 1001061
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset Hills Rd And 12021 Sunset
    ID 3334
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Fair Oaks Mall - Gov'T Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Reston And Mclearen
    Ride to bus station
    Reston And Mclearen
    ID 3242
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 605.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 605.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Franklin Farm 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 Franklin Farm in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

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

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

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Franklin Farm in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Franklin Farm costs $6.00.

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