How to get from Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus and metro?

From Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $15.20. The bus and metro schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

122min$15.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and S2

To get from Gainesville to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the S2 bus from I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw station to Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

121min$16.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy
    ID 2001009
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gainesville to Silver Spring

The distance between Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 50.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gainesville to Silver Spring 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gainesville to Silver Spring

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gainesville to Silver Spring by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and S2

To get from Gainesville to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the S2 bus from I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw station to Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

121min$16.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd + East-West Hwy
    ID 2001009
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 61, Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 61, Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line S2.

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

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

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Limestone Commuter Lot station near Gainesville to Tysons Corner station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Tysons Corner station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Gainesville and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Limestone Commuter Lot stop near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gainesville to Silver Spring costs $15.20.

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