How to get from Silver Spring to Rockville by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Silver Spring to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the 5 bus from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station to Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

44min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Walk to Rockville
Leaves from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25814
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockville
    Walk to
    Rockville
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via Y7 and C4

To get from Silver Spring to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Y7 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station to Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station. Next, take the C4 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station to Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

43min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y7Y7
Bus - C4C4
Walk to Rockville
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y7Y7
    Wait for bus
    Y7
    North To Icc Park & Ride Via Leisure World
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    West To Twinbrook Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rockville
    Walk to
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Rockville

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 9.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Rockville 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 Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

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

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

Rockville is located at Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Parklawn Dr & Twinbrook Pkwy.

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • North Bethesda
  • Twinbrook Metro Station

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville
  • Rockville Amtrak
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Parklawn Dr & Twinbrook Pkwy
  • Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West
  • Parklawn Dr+Wicomico Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via Y7 and C4

To get from Silver Spring to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Y7 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station to Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station. Next, take the C4 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station to Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

43min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y7Y7
Bus - C4C4
Walk to Rockville
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y7Y7
    Wait for bus
    Y7
    North To Icc Park & Ride Via Leisure World
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    West To Twinbrook Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rockville
    Walk to
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line Y7, Bus line C4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Rockville?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Rockville?

    The 5 bus line goes from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Twinbrook station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Rockville by bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

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

    Get off the bus at the Twinbrook stop, which is closest to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Silver Spring to Rockville?

    The first train from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 11:42 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Silver Spring to Rockville?

    The last bus from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Silver Spring - Twinbrook Station line. It leaves the 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd stop at 7:10 PM.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Rockville costs $1.00.

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