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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Silver Spring

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Silver
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Silver
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

The distance between San Francisco and Silver Spring is 3966 km. The road distance is 4517.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Silver Spring bus from?

San Francisco to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Silver Spring train from?

San Francisco to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the San Francisco to Silver Spring bus arrive?

San Francisco to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Silver Spring?

Silver Spring is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 01:47 in San Francisco and 04:47 in Silver Spring.

Where does the San Francisco to Silver Spring train arrive?

San Francisco to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Silver Spring is 4517 km. It takes approximately 43h 52m to drive from San Francisco to Silver Spring.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Silver Spring?

Book your San Francisco to Silver Spring bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Silver Spring. Prices start at $62.10 per night.
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