How to get from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train?

From Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train

To get from Towson to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the CITYLINK RED bus from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb station to Greenmount Ave & Pitman Pl FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the RED metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

110min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Metro - RED
Leaves from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
    ID 10654
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Um Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Pitman Pl FS
    ID 1587
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train via CITYLINK GREEN, PALMETTO and RED

To get from Towson to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to St Paul St & Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the RED metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

128min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Metro - RED
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson to Silver Spring

The distance between Towson, Montgomery County and Silver Spring, Montgomery County is approximately 52.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Towson to Silver Spring

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

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Alternative route from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train via CITYLINK GREEN, PALMETTO and RED

To get from Towson to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to St Paul St & Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the RED metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

128min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Metro - RED
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK RED, Train line ACELA, Metro line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK GREEN, Train line PALMETTO, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson and Silver Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson to Silver Spring?

    The CITYLINK RED bus line goes from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Um Medical Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Um Medical Center station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, train and metro?

    The total travel time between Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring in Montgomery County by bus, train and metro is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Towson to get to Silver Spring?

    Get on the CITYLINK RED bus from the 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb stop near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Towson and Silver Spring?

    Get off the bus at the Um Medical Center station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total bus, train and metro fare from Towson to Silver Spring?

    The ride from Towson to Silver Spring costs $3.00.

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