How to get from Silver Spring to Germantown by bus?

By bus

To get from Silver Spring to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, take the 100 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

76min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 100100
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Germantown Transit Center Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via Q2 and 61

To get from Silver Spring to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, take the 61 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

93min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 6161
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Germantown Trans Cntr Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Germantown

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Germantown 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 Hw
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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

Germantown is located at Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Transit Center & Bay B.

Train stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown
  • Boyds
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via Q2 and 61

To get from Silver Spring to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, take the 61 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

93min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 6161
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Germantown Trans Cntr Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line Q2, Bus line 100.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line Q2, Bus line 61.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The Q2 bus line goes from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station near Silver Spring to North To Shady Grove Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Shady Grove Station station near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the Q2 bus from the Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 stop near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the North To Shady Grove Station stop, which is closest to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Germantown costs $3.00.

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