How to get from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring by bus and metro?

Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring - Bus Schedule

The 953 bus from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring runs from 5:32 AM to 8:36 AM, with departures every 25-35 min. The trip takes about 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring by bus and metro

To get from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 953 bus from 14th St @ Constitution Ave NW station to 11th St NW @ F St NW station. Next, take the RED metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $3.60. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Institute may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

38min$3.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 953953
Metro - RED
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from 14th St @ Constitution Ave NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St @ Constitution Ave NW
    ID 14ReaAM
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    L'Enfant Plaza / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St NW @ F St NW
    ID 11THFAM
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 7
    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 Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring

The distance between Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 9.53 mi, which can typically be traveled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 953, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smithsonian Institute and Silver Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring?

    The 953 bus line goes from 14th St @ Constitution Ave NW station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington to 11th St NW @ F St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till 11th St NW @ F St NW station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Institute in Washington and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the 953 bus from the 14th St @ Constitution Ave NW stop near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Smithsonian Institute and Silver Spring?

    Get off the bus at the 11th St NW @ F St NW station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first bus from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring?

    The first bus from Smithsonian Institute in Washington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is 16 St. It leaves the 12 St Nw+Constitution Av NW stop at 12:12 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring?

    The ride from Smithsonian Institute to Silver Spring costs $3.60.

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