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 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave station. Next, take the MARC train from Gaithersburg Marc Eb station to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus and train schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

42min$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
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg Marc Eb
    ID 11952
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Eb
    ID 11957
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train via 61 and MARC

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 & Ridge St station. Next, take the MARC train from Washington Grove Marc Eb station to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus and train schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

51min$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 & Ridge St
    ID 10033
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Washington Grove Marc Eb
    ID 11953
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Eb
    ID 11957
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    290 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 15.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring

To check the bus and train 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 and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Silver Spring by bus and train via 61 and MARC

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 & Ridge St station. Next, take the MARC train from Washington Grove Marc Eb station to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus and train schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

51min$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 & Ridge St
    ID 10033
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Washington Grove Marc Eb
    ID 11953
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Eb
    ID 11957
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    290 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 42 minutes, using Bus line 57, Train line MARC.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 61, 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 42 min.

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

    The 57 bus line goes from Shady Grove station near Gaithersburg to E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave 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 42 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Shady Grove 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 E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave 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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