How to get from Silver Spring to National Arboretum by bus and metro?

Silver Spring to National Arboretum - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Silver Spring to National Arboretum runs from 5:09 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to National Arboretum by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to National Arboretum in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, take the C43 bus from Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station to 21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.55. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Arboretum on the Moovit app.

56min$4.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - C43C43
Walk to National Arboretum
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C43C43
    Wait for bus
    C43
    North To Carver Terrace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE
    ID 1003243
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Arboretum
    Walk to
    National Arboretum
    National Arboretum
    0.75 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to National Arboretum

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and National Arboretum, Washington is approximately 10.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to National Arboretum by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Arboretum

To check the bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Arboretum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) and destination (National Arboretum), 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 National Arboretum?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line C43.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and National Arboretum?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to National Arboretum?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station near National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to National Arboretum by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Arboretum in Washington by metro and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to National Arboretum?

    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 National Arboretum?

    Get off the metro at the Union Station, which is closest to National Arboretum in Washington.

  • When is the first metro from Silver Spring to National Arboretum?

    The first metro from Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to National Arboretum in Washington is Red. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 1:09 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to National Arboretum?

    The ride from Silver Spring to National Arboretum costs $4.55.

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