Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Ballston-MU to Silver Spring is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 21 km in 42 minutes across 18 stations.
Washington Metrorail timings and fare
Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.
Station-by-station route
- 1Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min
- 2Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min
- 3Clarendon#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min
- 4Court House#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min
- 5Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Foggy Bottom Gwu · 3 min
- 6Foggy Bottom-GWU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Farragut West · 1 min
- 7Farragut West#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Mcpherson Sq · 1 min
- 8McPherson Sq#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min
- 9Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min
- 10Gallery Place#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min
- 11Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Union Station · 1 min
- 12Union Station#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Noma Gallaudet U · 2 min
- 13NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Rhode Island Av · 3 min
- 14Rhode Island Av#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Brookland Cua · 2 min
- 15Brookland-CUA#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Fort Totten · 4 min
- 16Fort Totten#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Takoma · 6 min
- 17Takoma#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Silver Spring · 4 min
- 18Silver Spring#C80F2D Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Ballston-MU and Silver Spring?
There are 18 stations on this route, covering approximately 21 km.
How long does Ballston-MU to Silver Spring take?
The estimated journey time is 42 minutes under normal operating conditions.
What is the Washington Metrorail fare for this route?
$2.25–$6.75 rail fare Confirm the current fare before travelling.
What are the first and last Washington Metrorail trains?
The available timing reference is Check operator for the first train and Check operator for the last train. Check the operator for the exact service-day schedule.
What facilities are available at Ballston-MU?
Ballston-MU facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.