How to get from District Heights to Silver Spring by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from District Heights to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 20 bus from County Rd & Foster St station to Addison Rd Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.55.

89min$7.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Leaves from County Rd & Foster St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Rd & Foster St
    ID 3002848
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Addison Rd Metrorail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison Rd Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Addison Road Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Silver Spring Metro
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Silver Spring
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via P12, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and 79

To get from District Heights to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the P12 bus from Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr station to Suitland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the 79 bus from Georgia Av Nw+New Hampshire Av NW station to Silver Spring+Bay 221 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

82min$9.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - P12P12
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - 7979
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr
    ID 3000759
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    West To Eastover
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Suitland Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Suitland Metro Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Georgia Ave - Petworth
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av Nw+New Hampshire Av NW
    ID 1003419
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    North To Silver Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    22 min
  • 10
    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 District Heights to Silver Spring
The distance between District Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 18.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from District Heights 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.
Public transit stations close to District Heights

District Heights is located at District Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Marlboro Pk+Old Silver Hill Rd.

Metro stations close to District Heights:

  • Capitol Heights Metro Station
  • Addison Road Metro Station
  • Suitland Metro Station

Bus stations close to District Heights:

  • Marlboro Pk+Old Silver Hill Rd
  • Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr
  • County Rd & Foster St
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 Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring Metro Station
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via P12, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and 79

To get from District Heights to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the P12 bus from Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr station to Suitland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the 79 bus from Georgia Av Nw+New Hampshire Av NW station to Silver Spring+Bay 221 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

82min$9.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - P12P12
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - 7979
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Silver Hill Rd & Parkland Dr
    ID 3000759
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    West To Eastover
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Suitland Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Suitland Metro Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Georgia Ave - Petworth
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av Nw+New Hampshire Av NW
    ID 1003419
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    North To Silver Springs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    22 min
  • 10
    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 District Heights to Silver Spring?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line P12, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line 79.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from County Rd & Foster St station near District Heights to Addison Rd Metrorail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Addison Rd Metrorail Station station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between District Heights and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the County Rd & Foster St stop near District Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Addison Rd Metrorail Station stop, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from District Heights to Silver Spring?

    The ride from District Heights to Silver Spring costs $7.55.

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