How to get from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA by bus and metro?

Silver Spring to Springfield, VA - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA runs from 5:09 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.30. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

90min$5.30
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
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
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA

The distance between Silver Spring, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 29.56 mi, which can typically be traveled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) and destination (Springfield, VA), 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.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Silver Spring and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Springfield, VA costs $5.30.

Popular Routes