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 Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the GREEN metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

27min$4.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Washington by metro via RED and SILVER

To get from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

27min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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 L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 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 9.38 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.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Takoma
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

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

Public transit stations close to Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Waterfront.

Metro stations close to Washington:

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

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • 7th St. & Maryland Ave. Sw (L'Enfant Plaza) Nb
  • D St Sw+6 St SW
  • Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Washington by metro via RED and SILVER

To get from Silver Spring to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

27min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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 L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 GREEN.

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

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

  • 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 Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove 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 Columbia & Silver Spring - DC. It leaves the Silver Spring Metro Station stop at 3:47 AM.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Washington costs $4.75.

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