How to get from Silver Spring to Gainesville by bus?

By bus

To get from Silver Spring to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy station to Nw 11th St (Bet Penn Av & E St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MC-100 bus and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

206min$20.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - MC-100MC-100
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy
    ID 2001001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nw 11th St (Bet Penn Av & E St)
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nw 11th St & Nw E St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MC-100MC-100
    Wait for bus
    MC-100
    Pentagon / Montclair / 234 Lot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Gainesville

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 49.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Gainesville 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 Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line MC-100, Bus line 612.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

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

    The S2 bus line goes from Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy station near Silver Spring to South To Federal Triangle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South To Federal Triangle station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the S2 bus from the Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy stop near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the South To Federal Triangle stop, which is closest to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Gainesville costs $20.40.

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