How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Silver Spring?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Silver Spring start from $12. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Silver Spring?

The average bus trip duration from Washington to Silver Spring is 45m, covering a distance of 7 miles (11 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Silver Spring route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Peter Pan .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Silver Spring?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Silver Spring at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Silver Spring?

A bus trip from Washington to Silver Spring generates an estimated 0 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Silver Spring?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Silver Spring?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Silver Spring?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Silver Spring?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Silver Spring from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Silver Spring on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Union Station	45m	1:45am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55am	Washington	30m	6:25am	Silver Spring Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Union Station	45m	5:45am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Washington	35m	2:30pm	Silver Spring Transit Center	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Union Station	45m	5:00pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:03 PM EST.

Get from Washington to Silver Spring

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

45mAverage Duration

7 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Silver Spring?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Silver Spring

A
Greyhound Station
8100 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Peter Pan

4/56,356 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Silver Spring by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Silver Spring?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Silver Spring start from $12. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Silver Spring?
The average bus trip duration from Washington to Silver Spring is 45m, covering a distance of 7 miles (11 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Silver Spring route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Silver Spring?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Silver Spring at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Silver Spring?
A bus trip from Washington to Silver Spring generates an estimated 0 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Silver Spring?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Silver Spring?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Washington to Silver Spring?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Silver Spring?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/30

$5

12/01

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Today

$4

12/03

$4

12/04

$4

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Silver Spring was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Silver Spring, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $38 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Silver Spring based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.