How to get from Silver Spring to Washington by metro?

From Silver Spring to Washington by metro

To get from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Fort Totten station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

27min$2.90
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Washington

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 9.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Washington 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 Silver Spring to Washington

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

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring to Fort Totten station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Fort Totten station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

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

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

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

  • When is the first bus from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first bus from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is 16 St. It leaves the Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy stop at 12:01 AM.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Washington costs $2.90.

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