How to get from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus?

From Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus

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 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. The bus schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

52min$0.50
Bus - 6161
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
    Walk to
    Washington Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by and bus

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 from Gaithersburg station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

43min$0.50
Bus - 5757
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
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
All local mobility options in one app

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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring

To check the bus schedule from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gaithersburg) and destination (Silver Spring), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

From Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by and bus

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 from Gaithersburg station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

43min$0.50
Bus - 5757
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
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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,.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 57,.

  • 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 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 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?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus 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 stop, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first train from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Gaithersburg station at 1:30 AM.

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

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring costs $0.50.

Popular Routes