How to get from Union Station to Silver Spring by metro?

Union Station to Silver Spring - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to Silver Spring runs from 5:38 AM to 12:15 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Silver Spring by metro

Take one direct metro from Union Station to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the RED metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $4.05. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

18min$4.05
Metro - RED
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
    Union Station Drive Northeast
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Silver Spring

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 7.45 mi, which can typically be traveled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Silver Spring by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Union Station to Silver Spring

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Silver Spring?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Union Station in Washington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 18 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Silver Spring?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Union Station in Washington to Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Silver Spring by metro?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Silver Spring?

    Get on the RED metro from the Silver Spring station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Union Station and Silver Spring?

    Get off the metro at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Union Station to Silver Spring?

    The first train from Union Station in Washington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Union Station Marc Washington station at 11:30 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Union Station to Silver Spring?

    The first metro from Union Station in Washington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Red. It leaves the Union Station at 1:38 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to Silver Spring?

    The ride from Union Station to Silver Spring costs $4.05.

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