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

Towson to Silver Spring - Bus Schedule

The 51 bus from Towson to Silver Spring runs from 5:00 AM to 11:52 PM, with departures every 25-55 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 51 bus from Joppa Rd & Virginia Ave Wb station to Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls 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 2 hr 11 min. 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.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - ACELAACELA
Metro - RED
Leaves from Joppa Rd & Virginia Ave Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joppa Rd & Virginia Ave Wb
    ID 6566
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS
    ID 12714
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    15 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 57.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line ACELA, 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 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson to Silver Spring?

    The 51 bus line goes from Joppa Rd & Virginia Ave Wb station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS 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 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the Joppa Rd & Virginia Ave Wb 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 Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

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