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How to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro?

From Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

31min$4.60
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Smithsonian Metrorail
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

28min$4.60
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Smithsonian Metrorail
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington is approximately 9.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy
  • East West Hwy & @1325
  • East West Hwy & Colesville Rd

Public transit stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington

Smithsonian Metrorail is located at Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington and the nearest public transit station is Madison Drive And 12th Street NW (Wb).

Metro stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Madison Drive And 12th Street NW (Wb)
  • 14 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb)

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

28min$4.60
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Smithsonian Metrorail
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Metrorail?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Metro Center station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail by metro?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington by metro is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Smithsonian Metrorail?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Metrorail?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

  • When is the first train from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail?

    The first train from Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 1:51 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail costs $4.60.