Silver Spring, MD is a vibrant and bustling area with plenty of public transportation options for residents and visitors. The Maryland Department of Transportation's MARC train service provides daily trips from the Silver Spring station to Washington, DC, Baltimore and other nearby cities in Maryland. Additionally, Montgomery County's Ride On bus system connects the region to its many suburban communities. Metrobus with routes to DC, Northern Virginia and Prince George’s County is also available. Metrorail offers another fast way to get downtown or explore surrounding neighborhoods. Travelers can take advantage of Capital Bikeshare to get around town quickly on two wheels and the Bethesda Circulator provides free trolley service between downtown Bethesda and Medical Center Metro Station. Those looking for a scenic ride can enjoy the free Woodstock Express Trolley which runs through beautiful historic Woodstock Park. With so much public transit available, it's easy to navigate Silver Spring!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Silver Spring takes 34.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Silver Spring get to work:
- 50.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 28.7% take mass transit