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

Silver Spring to National Harbor map

From Silver Spring to National Harbor by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the W14 bus from Southern Ave Station+Bay G station to Oxon Hill Rd & Felker Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.55.

94min$8.55
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - W14W14
Walk to National Harbor
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Fort Totten Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fort Totten
    32 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station+Bay G
    ID 3004213
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - W14W14
    Wait for bus
    W14
    South To Friendly
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill Rd & Felker Av
    ID 3000338
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silver Spring to National Harbor by bus and metro via METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and NH1

To get from Silver Spring to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the NH1 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J station to Oxon Hill P+R+Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.55.

103min$8.55
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - NH1NH1
Walk to National Harbor
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Fort Totten Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fort Totten
    32 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NH1NH1
    Wait for bus
    NH1
    West To National Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill P+R+Bay A
    ID 3004333
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to National Harbor

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 18.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to National Harbor 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 Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Takoma
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring+Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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

National Harbor is located at National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave.

Metro stations close to National Harbor:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Southern Ave Metro Station

Bus stations close to National Harbor:

  • Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
  • Oxon Hill Park & Ride
  • Oxon Hill Rd at Haborview Rd

Related Routes

Silver Spring to National Harbor map

Alternative route from Silver Spring to National Harbor by bus and metro via METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and NH1

To get from Silver Spring to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the NH1 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J station to Oxon Hill P+R+Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.55.

103min$8.55
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - NH1NH1
Walk to National Harbor
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Fort Totten Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fort Totten
    32 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NH1NH1
    Wait for bus
    NH1
    West To National Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill P+R+Bay A
    ID 3004333
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line W14.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line NH1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and National Harbor?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to National Harbor?

    The METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Fort Totten Metro station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Fort Totten station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Fort Totten station near National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to National Harbor?

    Get on the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from the Fort Totten Metro stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silver Spring and National Harbor?

    Get off the bus at the Fort Totten stop, which is closest to National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Silver Spring to National Harbor?

    The ride from Silver Spring to National Harbor costs $8.55.

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