How to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train?

From Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train

To get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 61 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Railroad St & Grove St station. Next, take the MARC train from Washington Grove station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

52min$0.50
Bus - 6161
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad St & Grove St
    ID 10032
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Washington Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train via 57 and MARC

To get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave station. Next, take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

44min$0.50
Bus - 5757
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave
    ID 21810
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 15.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus 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 Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
  • Odendhal Ave & Lost Knife Rd

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+Bay 102.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Forest Glen
  • Takoma
  • Silver Spring

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring+Bay 102
  • Silver Spring+Bay 219
  • Silver Spring Station & Bay 105

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train via 57 and MARC

To get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave station. Next, take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

44min$0.50
Bus - 5757
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave
    ID 21810
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 61, Train line MARC.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 57, Train line MARC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd station near Gaithersburg to Railroad St & Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Railroad St & Grove St station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring costs $0.50.

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