How to get from Charlestown to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the MARC train from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Silver Spring

The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 92.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train, 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, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is East West Hwy & @1325.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • East West Hwy & @1325
  • Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy
  • East West Hwy & Colesville Rd

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the MARC train from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line MARC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

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

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 4 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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