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How to get from Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and train?

From Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and train

To get from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington, take the MARC train from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, take the NMS bus from E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb) station to Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - NMSNMS
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)
    ID 1003851
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NMSNMS
    Wait for bus
    NMS
    Lincoln Memorial
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb)
    ID 1003860
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Silver Spring to National Mall by bus

Take one direct bus from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington: take the 79 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 221 station to Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw Fs Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

59min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bay 221

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    South To Archives
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw Fs Wb
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to National Mall

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 8.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to National Mall by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington 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

Public transit stations close to National Mall, Washington

National Mall is located at National Mall, Washington and the nearest public transit station is SW Independence Av & SW 7th St.

Metro stations close to National Mall:

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
  • Judiciary Square
  • Federal Triangle Metro Station

Bus stations close to National Mall:

  • SW Independence Av & SW 7th St
  • Constitution Av Nw+9 St NW
  • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av

From Silver Spring to National Mall by bus

Take one direct bus from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington: take the 79 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 221 station to Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw Fs Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

59min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7979
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bay 221

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    South To Archives
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw Fs Wb
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line NMS.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Silver Spring to National Mall?

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

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Mall in Washington by train and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Silver Spring to get to National Mall?

    Get on the MARC train from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • When is the first train from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The first train from Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to National Mall in Washington is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 1:51 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The last bus from Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to National Mall in Washington is the 16TH STREET line. It leaves the Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy stop at 11:00 PM.

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