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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 RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

24min$4.80
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    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 RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

27min$4.80
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    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 24 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 Station.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Takoma
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring Metro Station
  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Public transit stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington

Smithsonian Metrorail is located at Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington and the nearest public transit station is Independence Ave & 9th St Sw Eb.

Metro stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Metro Center
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Independence Ave & 9th St Sw Eb
  • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb
  • Independence Ave & 12th St

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

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

27min$4.80
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    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 24 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER.

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

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • 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 24 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County and Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington by metro is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • 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 Montgomery County to Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 12:51 AM.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Metrorail costs $4.80.