Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Silver Spring to Bethesda is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 25 km in 50 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
- 1Silver Spring#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Takoma · 4 min
- 2Takoma#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Fort Totten · 6 min
- 3Fort Totten#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Brookland Cua · 4 min
- 4Brookland-CUA#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Rhode Island Av · 2 min
- 5Rhode Island Av#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Noma Gallaudet U · 3 min
- 6NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Union Station · 2 min
- 7Union Station#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min
- 8Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min
- 9Gallery Place#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min
- 10Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Farragut North · 2 min
- 11Farragut North#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 1 min
- 12Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 3 min
- 13Woodley Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min
- 14Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 2 min
- 15Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 3 min
- 16Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 2 min
- 17Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Bethesda · 5 min
- 18Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
- Use the route planner above to compare the available route options.
Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Silver Spring and Bethesda?
There are 18 stations on this route, covering approximately 25 km.
How long does Silver Spring to Bethesda take?
The estimated journey time is 50 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 Silver Spring?
Silver Spring facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.